2 hours more than last year: Putin announces a 32-hour truce for Easter
According to a decision by Vladimir Putin, Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces, in light of the approaching Orthodox Easter, a ceasefire will be declared from 16:00 (Moscow Time) on April 11, 2026, to 24:00 (Moscow Time) on April 12.
Moscow Time:
April 11, 16:00 → April 12, 24:00 (total 32 hours)
Beijing Time:
April 11, 21:00 → April 13, 05:00
Putin's Command Points
The order applies to all fronts across the entire Russian Armed Forces.
The Minister of Defense, Belousov, and the Chief of the General Staff, Grigoryev (note: corrected to Grigoryev → should be Grigoryev, but original text says "Grigoryev" which may be a typo; however, correct name is Grigoryev — though commonly known as Grigoryev in media), have received the directive.
The Russian military must remain highly vigilant and ready to crush any provocation or offensive launched by Ukraine.
Russia calls on Ukraine to take reciprocal measures. Zelenskyy previously stated that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire.
This marks the second time since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that Russia has unilaterally announced a truce during Easter, following the 2025 announcement. Last year, Putin declared a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire.
Localized skirmishes may still occur during the truce, including sporadic clashes, accidental fire, or probing actions. During last year’s ceasefire, both sides accused each other of thousands of violations, and fighting quickly escalated immediately after the truce ended.
Both sides typically use the ceasefire window to rotate troops, deliver supplies, evacuate civilians, and repair fortifications.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862033161419788/
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