Easter

White House wants ceasefire by April 20, affirms ongoing support for Ukraine

The White House is aiming for a "broad" ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine by April 20, Easter for both Catholics and Orthodox Christians, though the timeline may change, Bloomberg reports on March 23.

23 March 2025, 02:19 PM

Ukrainians overwhelmingly favor Christmas and Easter over Labor Day and Soviet Victory Day

Christmas and Easter have emerged as the most popular holidays in Ukraine (70% and 68%, respectively), while Labor Day on May 1 and the former Soviet Victory Day on May 9 are now the least celebrated, according to a survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted from Feb. 17-23 and published on May 8.

8 May 2024, 03:24 PM

Ukrainian Air Force warns of Russian missile attacks during upcoming holidays

Russia threatens to disrupt Easter weekend for Ukrainians with potential mass missile attacks, said spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force Command, Illya Yevlash, on the national TV telethon on May 2.

2 May 2024, 03:09 PM

Why Ukraine's Catholic and Orthodox churches celebrate Easter after Western Catholic and Protestant churches

The Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) celebrates Easter on May 5 — that is, at the same time as the majority of Orthodox churches around the world.

2 May 2024, 12:54 PM

What colors should you avoid when painting your Ukrainian Easter eggs?

Few activities are more popular during the Easter season in Ukraine than decorating Easter eggs - but did you know that not all colors are appropriate for this cultural activity?

2 May 2024, 10:19 AM

Curfew hours remain in place in Kyiv for Easter, believers urged to stay at home and watch services online

Curfew hours in Kyiv will remain unchanged during Easter celebrations on May 5 — from midnight to 5:00 a.m., Kyiv City Military Administration confirmed on Wednesday, May 1.

1 May 2024, 12:46 PM

How to paint Ukrainian-style Easter Eggs in just minutes - video tutorial

Do you want to have Ukrainian-style dyed Easter eggs but don't have the time or tools to make them the traditional way?

1 May 2024, 10:03 AM

Holy Week 2024: how Orthodox Christians prepare for Easter in Ukraine

Holy Week, a fundamental component of the liturgical calendar, invites Orthodox believers into profound contemplation of Jesus Christ’s suffering before His crucifixion and descent into the underworld, with each day of this sacred period bearing significant importance as a crucial precursor to Easter.

22 April 2024, 12:34 PM

Savor the favor: blogger shares Romanian Easter cake recipe for delightful celebration

The Orthodox Christian Easter holiday is approaching, which means it's time to start preparing treats.

9 April 2024, 04:26 PM

Ukraine’s intelligence chief backs Pope’s ‘all for all’ POW exchange, Russia unlikely to agree

Head of Ukrainian military’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), Kyrylo Budanov, supported Pope's initiative to exchange prisoners in “all for all” format, as he mentioned in an interview with the German TV channel ARD published on April 7.

7 April 2024, 05:55 PM

Polish farmers suspend protests at Russian border, but continue blockade of Ukrainian checkpoints

Polish farmers have suspended their protest in the village of Grzechotki on the border with Russia due to the upcoming Easter holidays, Polish Radio reported on March 24, citing the organizers of the action.

25 March 2024, 11:36 AM

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