Russian President Putin has declared a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, starting at 21:00 Beijing time on April 11, which Ukrainian President Zelensky has agreed to follow. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continue as the U.S. government is expected to extend sanctions exemptions on Russian oil, potentially affecting future Iranian oil sanctions. In the Middle East, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed peace talks in Islamabad, contingent on Israel ceasing attacks on Lebanon. Israel's Prime Minister has ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon, but insists on Hezbollah's disarmament before a ceasefire. Former President Trump has urged Israel to conduct operations in Lebanon discreetly. Additionally, Trump has warned Iran against imposing transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that such actions violate agreements with the U.S. Yemen's Houthi group has threatened to restrict Red Sea passage in response to attacks on Lebanon, while Iran denies missile launches during the ceasefire.