- Russia's president Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter celebrations.
- Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv would abide by the measure, noting Ukraine had previously proposed a halt to fighting for the holiday.
- The ceasefire is scheduled to be in effect from Saturday at 4pm (1300 GMT) until midnight (2100 GMT) on Sunday evening.
- The Kremlin instructed Russian forces to cease military action during this period but remain prepared for any provocations by the enemy.
- The announcement follows a similar 30-hour ceasefire ordered last year, which both sides subsequently accused each other of violating.
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