Russia and Ukraine begin 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire amid ongoing conflict
Russia and Ukraine have commenced a temporary ceasefire lasting 32 hours starting Saturday afternoon to observe Orthodox Easter.The truce began at 4:00pm local time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday and will continue until the end of Sunday.The Kremlin ordered the ceasefire, instructing Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov to halt hostilities in all directions during this period.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv's readiness to reciprocate the pause amid ongoing battlefield tensions.Despite the ceasefire announcement, violence continued just hours before it took effect.Authorities in Ukraine's southern city of Odesa reported two people killed and two wounded in Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 12:09 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter holiday
In a significant development amid ongoing tensions, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire lasting 32 hours for the Orthodox Easter holiday. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the truce, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine will honour this ceasefire. According to the Kremlin's statement, the ceasefire will commence at 4 PM Moscow time (13:00 GMT) on Saturday and conclude at midnight on Sunday, coinciding with Easter celebrations observed in both nations. The Kremlin specified that this temporary halt in hostilities is part of an effort to demonstrate goodwill during a period traditionally marked by religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 09:52 LONDON
US and Israel conduct military strikes on Iran following death of Supreme Leader Khamenei amid escalating Middle East tensions
As tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East, the United States and Israel have launched extensive military strikes on Iran in a conflict that has already taken a devastating toll. The airstrikes, reported to have commenced early in the week, resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a significant turning point in the conflict. Following the US-Israel operation, Iran has retaliated with missile attacks targeting Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf region, leading to increased military activity and rising casualties on all sides. Reports indicate that one of the primary objectives of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Apr 2026 23:10 LONDON
Russian drone strike on market in Nikopol kills five and injures 21, including a teenager
A Russian drone strike on a market in the southern Ukrainian town of Nikopol has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and injured 21 others, including a 14-year-old girl. According to the prosecutor general's office, the attack took place at approximately 09:50 local time on Saturday, directly affecting civilians during their daily activities. The drone assault highlights the ongoing violence in the region, especially in areas close to active conflict zones where Russian forces have exerted control since their full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Images released by the regional prosecutor's office showcase the devastating aftermath, with market kiosks destroyed and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Apr 2026 16:13 LONDON
