Trending Now - Russia and Ukraine Reach Easter Ceasefire Agreement

WHO:

BBC News - Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, announced the truce.

CBS News World - Vladimir Putin, President of Russia.

WHAT:

BBC News - A truce has been agreed upon between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter.

CBS News World - Putin declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter.

WHERE:

BBC News - The ceasefire pertains to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

WHEN:

BBC News - The truce will last from Saturday afternoon, April 11th, 2026, through Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2026.

CBS News World - The ceasefire is set for a duration of 32 hours.

WHY:

BBC News - The ceasefire is in observance of Orthodox Easter.

HOW:

CBS News World - The ceasefire was declared by President Putin.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, has announced a truce between Russia and Ukraine in observance of Orthodox Easter. The ceasefire is set to last for 32 hours, beginning Saturday afternoon, April 11th, and continuing through Easter April 12th. This declaration aims to bring a temporary halt to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during this significant religious period.