Russia’s Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine conflict

Vladimir Putin declares brief ceasefire in Ukraine

A Ukrainian official said on Saturday that Russian forces were continuing to open fire on Ukrainian positions despite Putin's proclamation of an Easter ceasefire.

Putin announces temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in his country’s war with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Saturday. The war has raged for more than three years.

According to Russia expert Hanna Smith, the ceasefire declared by Putin is a formality through which negotiations with the United States can continue.

Putin declares 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Sirens sound in Kyiv as air defences open fire on incoming missiles minutes after announcement

Russian President Vladimir Putin announces temporary Easter cease-fire in Ukraine

Russia hopes that 'the Ukrainian side will follow our example,' Putin said, vowing to repel Ukrainian 'aggressive actions' if Kyiv does not follow suit. Ukraine's Zelenskyy said that 'Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin's true attitude toward Easter and human life'

Putin announces Easter ceasefire as Russia, Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X that “Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and toward human life.”