Putin proposes 32-hour Easter truce as Ukraine war skepticism deepens

Russian President Putin proposed a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in the Ukraine war on April 11, 2026, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreeing to observe it. However, the collapse of last year's Easter truce amid violations has left many Ukrainians deeply skeptical the agreement will hold. This pattern of failed ceasefires reflects the persistent mistrust between Moscow and Kyiv despite diplomatic overtures. The repeated breakdown of temporary agreements underscores the frozen state of the conflict and challenges any path toward sustained peace negotiations.