Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Ukraine
Politics
Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire begins

A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has been established, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that Kyiv would respect it if Moscow did as well. The ceasefire, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, is set to last for 32 hours, coinciding with Orthodox Easter celebrations. Hours before the truce began, Russia launched at least 160 drones at Ukraine, killing four people and wounding dozens.

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