politics
April 12, 2026
Easter truce announced by Putin begins
It will be in effect until the end of the day on April 12

TL;DR
- Russia has stopped all military operations for the duration of the Easter truce.
- The truce is valid from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12.
- The truce was declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Ukraine is ready to act similarly.
- Russian troops are instructed to stop fighting but remain ready to counter enemy aggression.
- Russia also declared a three-day Easter truce in 2025.
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