Trending Now - Putin Announces Easter Ceasefire With Ukraine

WHO:

CNN - The Kremlin stated that Russian forces are to be ready to repel "possible provocations by the adversary" during the ceasefire.

CNN - Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a ceasefire.

CNN - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a ceasefire.

CNN - The United States is mediating talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

WHAT:

CNN - Putin's decree includes a directive for Russian troops to halt combat operations on all fronts during the ceasefire period.

CNN - Putin declared a 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine for the Orthodox Easter holiday.

BBC - The truce is set to begin at 16:00 local time on April 11th and will last through Easter Sunday.

CNN - Russian forces are ordered to halt combat operations on all fronts during the ceasefire period.

CNN - Putin's decree includes readiness to repel any possible provocations from Ukraine.

WHERE:

CNN - The ceasefire applies to all fronts in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

CNN - Russia is occupying around 20% of the territory recognized as part of sovereign Ukraine, including Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

WHEN:

CNN - The ceasefire will commence at 4 p.m. local time on April 11th, 2026, and will last until the end of April 12th, 2026.

CNN - Previous ceasefire efforts, including a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, were noted.

WHY:

CNN - Zelensky emphasized the need for "real movement toward peace" and stated that Ukraine has repeatedly sought a pause in hostilities.

CNN - The ceasefire was declared in response to Zelensky's earlier offer for a pause in hostilities during the Easter holiday.

CNN - Zelensky stated that people need an Easter free from threats and emphasized the need for real movement toward peace.

HOW:

CNN - Zelensky communicated the offer for a ceasefire to Russia via US negotiators.

CNN - The ceasefire was announced through a decree from Putin and communicated via a Kremlin statement.

(UPDATED April 10, 2026 13:24 UTC)

The Kremlin has announced that Russian forces are preparing to repel any potential provocations during a ceasefire period, as outlined in a decree from President Putin that calls for a halt to combat operations on all fronts. Ukrainian President Zelensky has highlighted the importance of making "real movement toward peace" and has consistently sought a pause in hostilities. He communicated the offer for a ceasefire to Russia through U.S. negotiators.

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(UPDATED April 10, 2026 11:17 UTC)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire with Ukraine, set to begin at 4 p.m. local time April 11th and lasting through Easter Sunday. This truce, which follows a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a pause in hostilities during the holiday, will see Russian forces halt combat operations on all fronts, although Putin's decree includes a readiness to respond to any provocations from Ukraine. The United States is mediating talks between Moscow and Kyiv as both sides navigate this fragile moment in the ongoing conflict.