Putin announces an Easter truce in Ukraine

In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Friday, April 18, 2025, the Russian BM-21 "Grad" self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher fires towards Ukrainian positions in Ukraine.

The Russian president announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said. It said the ceasefire will last from 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday.

(Image credit: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service)