Ukraine and Russia have traded accusations of violating a 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in April 2026, as the conflict continues into its fifth year. The Ukrainian military reported over 2,200 breaches including drone and artillery strikes, while the Russian Ministry of Defence countered by claiming nearly 2,000 violations by Kyiv’s forces. The Kremlin has signaled that it will not extend the temporary truce unless Ukraine accepts its territorial demands.
Date: April 12, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com