Vladimir Putin vows ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine war from TODAY after Trump warned US will ditch peace talks if no progress

VLADIMIR Putin has declared a truce with Ukraine over Easter.

The president of Russia has stated that he has instructed his armed forces to stop their aggressive attack on the battlefield starting tonight until midnight on Monday, as communicated by the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin chairing a meeting on navy development.
Vladimir Putin has agreed to a truce with Ukraine over EasterCredit: AFP
Ukrainian soldiers firing a 120mm mortar.
Fighting in Ukraine has been ongoing for over three yearsCredit: AP
Soldiers in camouflage uniforms and helmets carrying rifles.
Ukrainian soldiers line up for a drill under the ‘Contract 18-24’ projectCredit: Pacific Coast News

Putin made the statement during a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov.

He declared, “Taking into account humanitarian reasons, starting from 18:00 today until midnight on Sunday to Monday, the Russian side is announcing an Easter ceasefire.

“I order all military actions to be stopped for this period.”

Despite the tyrant saying his decision is due to “humanitarian considerations”, his war has led to the death of countless men and women.

Children and innocent civilians have been caught up in Russia‘s horror campaign of violence across the past three years.

One of the most haunting strikes ordered by Putin came less than a week ago.

The heartless dictator killed 34 people – including young kids – in a Russian missile attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday.

These constant assaults on Ukraine have raised serious fears over what it may take for Putin to ever stop the conflict.

This proposal for an Easter ceasefire could be viewed as a constructive move towards achieving the essential peace in Eastern Europe, even though it is anticipated to be temporary.

Putin’s suggested deal is scheduled to begin tonight at 6pm (4pm UK time) and continue through to Monday, according to the Kremlin.

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Kyiv is yet to respond to the apparent declaration of peace.

But Moscow has said it is assuming the Ukrainians “will follow our example”.

Putin also warned his troops will remain “ready to repel” any actions he deems as a violation of his temporary truce.

It is the first time Russia has allowed for a period of peace since Putin’s illegal invasion first kicked off the war in February 2022.

An “Easter truce” between the two nations has been on the cards before.

Just months into the barbaric full-scale invasion, a proposal was made to halt the fighting between April 21 and 25.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the terms for a temporary truce which would allow for the “opening of a series of humanitarian corridors” to allow civilians to safely leave.

However, Russia refused the truce as they believed it would only be used to allow Kyiv to regroup and refocus.

The latest Kremlin announcement comes after Putin met with US officials earlier this week.

Trump’s Secretary of State Marc Rubio warned that talks over ending the war needed to progress “very quickly”.

He also said the US will walk away from brokering peace talks between Ukraine and Russia unless there is a deal done within days.

His comments come after President Donald Trump issued a blistering warning to Putin to “get moving” last week.

The Republican was also questioned over his relationship with Putin on Friday.

He denied the Kremlin is playing him after they have repeatedly ignored Trump’s calls for both sides to agree to a long-term truce.

“Nobody is playing me. I’m trying to help,” the president said.

He also told reporters at The White House he is now expecting to see “enthusiasm” from both sides as ceasefire talks ramps up.

The world has also been pressuring Russia to accept a deal in order to allow Ukraine to recover from the three years of bloodshed.

The UK has announced it is considering sending troops to Ukraine for a period of years in order to keep the peace.

France has also revealed they may “mobilise civilians” to counter a looming Russian threat.

Trump’s warning to Putin

By Patrick Harrington, foreign news reporter

PRESIDENT Trump has become increasingly frustrated by Russia’s refusal to end the war.

Ahead of his envoy, Steve Witkoff, meeting Putin this week, Trump warned the Russian leader to “get moving” and sign a full ceasefire deal.

Ahead of Friday’s meeting, Trump said: “Russia has to get moving. Too many people ere DYING, thousands a week, in a terrible and senseless war.

“A war that should have never happened, and wouldn’t have happened, if I were President!!!”

Then, on Saturday night, Trump doubled down with a stern message for Putin.

He said: “I think Ukraine-Russia might be going OK. And you’re going to be find out pretty soon.

“There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up. We’ll see what happens. But I think it’s going fine.”

This week’s US-Russia meeting was the third of its kind this year.

There had been speculation that the US would set a deadline for Russia to sign a deal – with April 30 chalked as a possible red line.

A ceasefire deal known as the Black Sea Truce was brokered by the US at the end of March.

The warring sides agreed to halt all strikes in the Black Sea, as well as any action against energy or infrastructure targets.

Zelensky has since accused Ukraine of violating the terms of the truce.

President Donald Trump sitting at his desk in the Oval Office.
Donald Trump has ramped up the pressure on Russia in recent weeksCredit: Avalon.red
Large building engulfed in flames at night.
A building in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, burning after being hit by a Russian drone strike on FridayCredit: Reuters
epa12040816 People attend a performative 'peace vote' by counter-demonstrators during the annual Ostermarsch ('Easter March') in Berlin, Germany, 19 April 2025. During the staging, people can vote on the type of peace that is to the detriment of Ukraine. With around 100 demonstrations and rallies over the Easter weekend, the peace movement aims to emphasize its demand for disarmament and a world free of nuclear weapons. 'Do not reintroduce compulsory military service' and 'Prevent the deployment of medium-range weapons' are the key messages in the organizers' appeal to the new German government. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
Demonstrators protest against Putin and his illegal invasion and war threats
Illustration of Ukraine-Russia border attacks near Kharkiv and Sumy.
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