Peace between Russia and Ukraine "could be established today," if only Vladimir Zelensky made a decision to take the responsibility it requires, Dmitry Peskov noted

According to Dmitry Peskov, Moscow does not pose a threat to any country that does not intend to undermine Russia’s security

The ceasefire is in force from 1:00 p.m. GMT on April 11 until 9:00 p.m. GMT on April 12

Kremlin proposes 32-hour ceasefire starting on Saturday afternoon – with Ukraine expected to agree to plan

"People need Easter without threats," Zelensky says

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.

Dmitry Peskov emphasized the Easter truce not being linked to the resumption of negotiations

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Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik noted that Vladimir Zelensky is interested in a longer ceasefire in order to try to change the balance of power on the battlefield

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The Kremlin earlier announced President Vladimir Putin’s order for the Easter truce from 4 p.m. Moscow time on April 11 until the end of April 12

Peace between Russia and Ukraine "could be established today," if only Vladimir Zelensky made a decision to take the responsibility it requires, Dmitry Peskov noted

Kremlin orders temporary truce from Saturday afternoon until Sunday, a 32-hour period during which Russia would stop fighting ‘in all directions’.

The truce will be in effect from 4:00 p.m. Moscow time (1:00 p.m. GMT) on April 11 until the end of April 12

It will be in effect until the end of the day on April 12

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

However, Putin emphasized that military must stay alert for possible acts of provocation, Peskov noted

All Russian battlegroups in the zone of the special military operation strictly observed the ceasefire from 1:00 p.m. GMT on April 11 and remained at their previously held…

The Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia expires after 32 hours, amid accusations of numerous ceasefire violations by both sides.