Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.
“By the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief… V.V. Putin, in connection with the approaching Orthodox feast of Easter (the Resurrection of Christ), a ceasefire is declared from 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on 11 April until the end of the day on 12 April 2026,” the Kremlin’s statement said.
“We proceed on the basis that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation,” it added.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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