Key Facts
• Russian President Putin declared a 32-hour ceasefire starting April 12.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky agreed to the ceasefire.
• Ceasefire ended April 13, 0:00 Moscow time (6:00 JST).
• Both sides claimed around 2,000 ceasefire violations.
• No large-scale attacks were reported during the ceasefire.
• Violations included attacks in Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Donetsk regions.
• Russian Defense Ministry reported 1,971 Ukrainian violations by April 12 morning.
• Drone attacks reported in Russia’s Kursk region.
• Ceasefire aligned with Orthodox Easter celebrations.
• No indication Putin will agree to Zelensky’s call for a full ceasefire.
Summary
A 32-hour ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, declared by President Putin and agreed upon by President Zelensky, ended on April 13 without any large-scale attacks. Both sides accused each other of approximately 2,000 ceasefire violations, including attacks in key Ukrainian regions such as Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Donetsk. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed nearly 2,000 violations by Ukrainian forces, while drone attacks were also reported in Russia’s Kursk region. This temporary ceasefire coincided with the Orthodox Easter holiday but did not signal any progress toward a comprehensive ceasefire, as Putin showed no willingness to accept Zelensky’s demands for a full halt to hostilities. The situation remains tense despite the brief pause in fighting.
