Putin declares ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter, effective Saturday 4 p.m. through Sunday midnight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had proposed halting attacks on energy infrastructure during the holiday. The pause, announced Thursday April 9, comes as the U.S. mediates ongoing peace negotiations. Russia's invasion continues into its fifth year.
Key Entities
Vladimir PutinUkraineVolodymyr ZelenskyyRussiaOrthodox EasterUnited StatesKremlin