politics
April 11, 2026
Kremlin explains Easter ceasefire
The Kremlin says Russia wants lasting peace, not a temporary truce, after President Vladmir Putin announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire
TL;DR
- Russia announced a unilateral Easter ceasefire from Saturday afternoon to Sunday.
- The Kremlin clarified the ceasefire is a humanitarian gesture, not a substitute for lasting peace.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated peace is possible if Zelensky makes the appropriate decision, including withdrawing forces from Donbass.
- President Putin ordered troops to pause offensive operations from 16:00 Moscow time on April 11 until the end of April 12.
- Ukraine's President Zelensky stated readiness for "mirror steps" and called for a prolonged truce.
- Moscow has previously declared unilateral ceasefires for Orthodox holidays, with mixed success in previous years.
- Trilateral peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US are on hold.
- Moscow insists any settlement must address root causes, including Ukrainian neutrality and recognition of Donbass as part of Russia.
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