Russia and Ukraine set for Easter truce: here's what we knowKYIV, Ukraine, April 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire over Orthodox Easter -- a temporary truce that the Kremlin says will begin on Saturday afternoon and end on Sunday night. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire late Thursday, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first called for a truce over Easter. Zelensky said shortly after that Ukraine had "repeatedly stated" it was ready for a ceasefire over Easter, and was willing to reciprocate. The Kremlin's spokesman denied Russia had discussed the ceasefire with Ukraine or the United States in advance. - Previous truces -Russia announced a similar, 30-hour truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter last year.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 10, 2026 11:07 UTC