Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an "Easter truce'' in the war in Ukraine, according to reports Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called an “Easter truce” in the war on Ukraine, claiming Moscow would stop “all military operations” until Monday in the first break from Russian hostilities since his forces invaded more than three years ago. The truce will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday and last through 12 a.m. on Monday, Putin said.