On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Putin Declares ‘Easter Truce’ in Ukraine Amid Renewed Fighting and International Pressure. In a surprising development, Russian President Vladimir Putin, offered a rare temporary ceasefire in the ongoing war that began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022. The ceasefire, Kremlin stated that, would last from 6 p.m. Moscow time (3 p.m. GMT) on Saturday until midnight Sunday (9 p.m. GMT), aligning with Orthodox Easter celebrations.