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Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce

April 11, 2026

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CWN Editor's Note: Russia and Ukraine agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter, commemorated this year on April 12. The truce begins at 4:00 PM today.

“People need an Easter free from threats and real movement toward peace,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Russia has a chance not to return to strikes after Easter as well.”

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