Russian President Decrees 32-Hour Orthodox Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine
On April 10, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a unilateral 32-hour ceasefire across all combat zones in Ukraine to observe the Orthodox Easter holiday. The truce is scheduled to take effect at 16:00 Moscow time on April 11 and conclude at the end of April 12. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the proposal and stated Kyiv would reciprocate, despite deep skepticism from Ukrainian officials and civilians regarding the Kremlin's intentions to maintain the pause.