Russia and Ukraine Stop Fighting for Easter

Apr 12, 2026, 23:00

Introduction

Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop fighting for 32 hours. They did this for the Easter holiday. However, both sides say the other side did not follow the rules.

Main Body

The peace started on Saturday at 4:00 PM. Ukraine says Russia attacked them many times. Russia says Ukraine attacked them too. Both sides used drones and bombs. But there was some good news on Saturday. The United Arab Emirates helped the two countries. Each side sent home 175 prisoners of war and seven civilians. Some people were prisoners for two years. President Putin went to a church in Moscow. President Zelenskyy wanted the peace to last longer. He wanted to talk about peace. Russia said no. Russia started fighting again after the holiday. Also, a new leader won an election in Hungary. This might change how Europe helps Ukraine.

Conclusion

The short peace time is over. The war starts again. The prisoner exchange helped some people, but the two countries still fight. Peace is very difficult now.

Vocabulary Learning

agreed

To say yes to a plan or idea.同意

Example:Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop fighting for the holiday.

bombs

A weapon that explodes.炸彈

Example:Both sides used drones and bombs to attack.

civilians

A person who is not in the army or police.平民

Example:Seven civilians were sent home.

election

The act of voting to choose a leader.選舉

Example:A new leader won an election in Hungary.

prisoners

A person caught by the enemy during a war.囚犯/俘虜

Example:Each side sent home 175 prisoners of war.