Russia and Ukraine Stop Fighting for Easter

Apr 9, 2026, 22:33

Introduction

Russia and Ukraine will stop fighting for a short time. They want to do this for the Orthodox Easter holiday.

Main Body

President Putin said Russian soldiers must stop fighting. This starts on Saturday afternoon and ends on Sunday. President Zelenskyy asked for this. He wants to protect power plants and electricity. Ukraine will also stop its attacks. However, Russia says its soldiers must be ready. They will fight if Ukraine attacks them. In the past, these stops did not work. Both sides often started fighting again quickly. Now, the two countries cannot agree on a long-term peace plan. The US is trying to help, but they are busy with other wars.

Conclusion

Both countries say they want peace for the holiday. But they did not keep their promises in the past. Many people think this peace will not last long.

Vocabulary Learning

attack

An act of fighting or attacking攻擊

Example:Ukraine will also stop its attacks.

peace

A time when there is no war和平

Example:Both countries say they want peace for the holiday.

promise

Something you say you will definitely do承諾

Example:But they did not keep their promises in the past.

protect

To keep someone or something safe保護

Example:He wants to protect power plants and electricity.

stop

To stop doing something停止

Example:Russia and Ukraine will stop fighting for a short time.