politics
April 12, 2026
Easter Truce Announced by Putin Coming into Effect
The truce will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12
TL;DR
- Russia will halt all hostilities during an Easter truce from April 11 (4:00 p.m. Moscow time) to April 12.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Easter truce.
- Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky stated Ukraine is prepared to mirror the truce.
- Russian troops have orders to cease military operations but must be ready to suppress enemy aggression.
- Russia also declared a three-day Easter truce in 2025.
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