KIEV, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine is prepared to establish an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Russia.

A resident walks near damaged buildings in Mariupol on April 18, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

"We are ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays," Zelensky was quoted as saying by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.

He emphasized that Ukraine supports any format for ending the conflict "which preserves the country's dignity and independence," including a full ceasefire and a ban on strikes against energy infrastructure.

This year, Orthodox Easter will be celebrated in Ukraine and Russia on April 12.