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Russia Says Ukraine Is Violating Easter Truce, Russian News Agencies Report
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Posted on April 12, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 12, 2026
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Russia’s defence ministry accused Ukrainian forces of violating the 32‑hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire declared by President Putin, citing a drone strike in Kursk that injured civilians including a child, while Ukraine says it will honor the truce.
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Breaking Easter Ceasefire, Reports Injuries in Kursk
Easter Ceasefire and Alleged Violations
Russian Claims of Ceasefire Violations
MOSCOW, April 12 (Reuters) - The Russian defence ministry said on Sunday that Ukrainian troops are violating the Easter truce while Russian forces are observing the declared ceasefire.
Injuries Reported in Kursk Region
Civilians, including a child, were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Kursk region, the Ministry was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.
Verification and Independent Reporting
Reuters could not independently verify reports of military activity.
Background on the Easter Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on April 9 that he had announced nL1N40S124 a 32-hour ceasefire over a period of Orthodox Easter, which falls on April 12 this year.
The ceasefire would be in effect from 4 p.m. on Saturday (1300 GMT) to midnight (2100 GMT) on Sunday evening, the Kremlin said.
Ukraine's Response to the Truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who had previously made repeated proposals for a ceasefire that were turned down by Moscow, said that Ukraine would act in accordance with the Easter truce.
Mutual Accusations of Violations
Hours into the truce put in place on Saturday, Russia and Ukraine accused each other nL1N40U064 of violating the agreement.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by ReutersEditing by David Goodman)
Key Takeaways
- •Russian Ministry of Defence says Ukrainian drone struck Kursk region during Easter ceasefire, injuring civilians including a child
- •Putin declared a unilateral 32‑hour ceasefire from 4 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday, intended as a humanitarian gesture over Orthodox Easter
- •Ukraine had proposed a pause on energy infrastructure attacks and pledged to abide by the truce, but both sides accused each other of violations within hours
Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says Ukraine is violating Easter truce, Russian news agencies report
1What is the Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine?
The Easter truce is a ceasefire declared by Russia during Orthodox Easter from Saturday to Sunday midnight, intended to halt military actions temporarily.
2Who announced the Easter ceasefire?
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire during Orthodox Easter, with details confirmed by the Kremlin.
3Did both Russia and Ukraine agree to the ceasefire?
Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy had proposed a truce, but the article states that both sides accused each other of violating the agreement after it started.
4Were there any reported casualties during the truce?
According to the Russian defence ministry, a Ukrainian drone attack injured civilians, including a child, in the Kursk region.
5Has Reuters verified the claims of a truce violation?
Reuters reported it could not independently verify the claims of military activity or truce violations.
