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Zelensky says Ukraine will 'act accordingly' for Easter ceasefire

"Ukraine has repeatedly stated that we are prepared to take reciprocal measures. We proposed a ceasefire this year during the Easter holidays and will act accordingly," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on social media.

AFP WORLD
Published April 10,2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Kyiv had repeatedly proposed an Orthodox Easter ceasefire and will "act accordingly" after Russia's President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to halt fire during the holiday.

"Ukraine has repeatedly stated that we are prepared to take reciprocal measures. We proposed a ceasefire this year during the Easter holidays and will act accordingly," Zelensky said on social media.