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Repatriation of Soldiers' Remains
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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin announces 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter
Story highlightsPutin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine war; Kyiv proposed a similar truce as stalled peace talks and ongoing conflict continueRussian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire in the war with Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter holiday, according to the Kremlin, following a similar truce proposal from Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier said he relayed a holiday ceasefire plan through the United States, as peace efforts stalled amid shifting global focus to tensions in the Middle East."A ceasefire is declared from 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on 11 April until the end of the day on 12 April 2026," by Putin, "in connection with the approaching Orthodox feast of Easter," the Kremlin said in a statement. Russia’s military leadership was ordered to halt operations across all fronts during the period. The General Staff "has been instructed to cease combat operations in all directions for this period," the Kremlin said, adding that troops were ready to "counter any possible provocations by the enemy".Add WION as a Preferred Source“We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation.” Multiple rounds of US-led negotiations have failed to produce a breakthrough, with diplomatic momentum weakening as attention shifted toward Iran. Talks remain deadlocked, with Moscow seeking territorial and political concessions that Kyiv has rejected as unacceptable. The war has resulted in massive casualties and displacement, becoming the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to UkraineTrending StoriesIs Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs? Company break silence to viral layoff rumours'Salt Spray': How the USS Abraham Lincoln protects its sensitive radars from decay'Needle Guns': How sailors remove rust from the USS Abraham Lincoln every dayTop 7 biggest arms exporters and where their weapons are going: ‘One nation controls 42% of global arms’'Hidden Decay': How the USS Abraham Lincoln fights rust deep inside its lower decksJapan wants to turn the Moon into Earth’s biggest power station: Here's howIPL 2026 | 'Even great Bumrah was thinking' Steyn says Sooryvanshi, 15, has instilled fear in bowlers'The Silent Enemy': Why rust is the most expensive threat to the USS Abraham LincolnProject Kusha: How India’s homegrown shield set to beat S-400 on cost and control‘No payment whatsoever’: EU pans Hormuz toll idea; Trump gives Europe ultimatum over military ple...
Putin declares 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
April 9, 2026 / 4:30 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday.Putin's decree, released by the Kremlin, orders Russian forces to observe a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and lasting until the end of Sunday.Zelenskyy proposed earlier in the week that each side stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure over the holiday, saying he made the offer through the United States, which has been mediating talks between delegations from Moscow and Kyiv as Russia's invasion stretches into a fifth year.There was no immediate reaction from Kyiv to Putin's announcement.Previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact. Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, but each side accused the other of breaking it.The Kremlin statement announcing the ceasefire said that "orders have been issued for this period to cease hostilities in all directions," adding that "troops are to be prepared to counter any possible provocations by the enemy, as well as any aggressive actions.""We assume that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation," it said. Russia has effectively rejected a 30-day unconditional truce proposed last year by the U.S. and Ukraine as a step toward peace, insisting instead on a comprehensive settlement, but Moscow has announced several short, unilateral ceasefires. The U.S.-led talks have made no progress on key issues, and Washington's attention has switched to the Middle East conflict while the Russian and Ukrainian armies remain locked in battle on the roughly 800-mile front line. In: War Ukraine Politics Russia Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy Kyiv
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries' leaders said on Thursday, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter, with the pause in fighting to run from 4pm on Saturday until midnight on Sunday. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the move and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would abide by the terms. Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on April 12.
