"By decision of the supreme commander-in-chief of the Russian armed forces, Vladimir Putin, in connection with the approaching Orthodox holiday of Easter, a ceasefire has been declared from 16:00 on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12, 2026," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to cease hostilities in all directions during the Easter truce, the statement said, adding that Russian troops have been instructed to be prepared to prevent any possible provocations by the enemy amid the Easter truce.
Russia expects that the Ukrainian side will follow its example, the Kremlin added.