BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallWorld · 10 April 2026
Photo by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash
Ukrainians and frontline soldiers will get a brief relief from fighting as Russia and Ukraine have agreed on an Orthodox Easter truce. Zelensky called for the ceasefire, and Putin ordered troops to halt combat. The truce begins Saturday, 11 April at 16:00 Kyiv time and runs through Easter Sunday, offering a rare pause in the conflict.
Reported by BBC · How we write briefs
More briefs
WorldDrone Attack Sets St Petersburg Oil Terminal on Fire, Killing One WorldIran says Hormuz will reopen if US meets conditions WorldMacron to Address France After 1,800 Riot Arrests WorldLecornu Blames Far-Left Groups for Organised Violence at French Protests WorldLord Ricketts warns Russia targets UK energy, transport, defence. WorldBritish Man Goes Into Hiding in Sweden to Avoid Post-Brexit Deportation More world stories → Browse all stories →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.