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04/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/09/2026 14:05
In connection with the upcoming Orthodox Easter (Easter Sunday), the President of Russia made a decision on a ceasefire
By the authority of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, a truce will be in effect from April 11, 04:00 pm MSK until the end of the day on April 12 due to the upcoming Orthodox Christian holiday of Easter.
Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov Belousov AndreiDefence Minister of the Russian Federation and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - Commander of the Joint Group of Forces Valery Gerasimov Gerasimov ValeryChief of the General Staff of Russia's Armed Forces - First Deputy Minister of Defence were instructed to cease combat on all fronts during this period. Nevertheless, the troops are to be prepared to counter any provocations or agressive actions by the enemy.
It is assumed that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation.
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Publication date: April 9, 2026, 22:00
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