Ukrainians sceptical as Kremlin orders Easter truceThe Kremlin has ordered a temporary truce for Orthodox Easter this weekend. (Photo: AFP)KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukrainians on Friday were wary of Russia's pledge to pause fighting for an Orthodox Easter ceasefire -- first proposed by Kyiv -- this weekend. The truce -- according to Moscow -- will start on 4:00 pm (1300 GMT) on Saturday. Well, come on then, start the ceasefire," Sova said. Russia announced a similar truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter last year.

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2026 00:16 UTC