US EditionZelensky Calls for Easter Ceasefire With Russia
- On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed an Easter ceasefire with Russia, offering to halt drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow reciprocates.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on ship terminals and refineries caused an estimated 40% loss in Russia's oil export capacity this month, while Brent crude reached $115.
- The US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in late February, closed the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global supplies; peace negotiations brokered by the Trump administration remain on pause.
- Russia ordered a British diplomat to leave the country on Monday, with the FSB accusing the official of "carrying out intelligence and subversive activities" threatening Russian security.
- Orthodox Easter falls on April 16 this year; last year, President Vladimir Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour truce, though mutual accusations marred the effort and Zelensky's proposal for a 30-day extension was ignored by Moscow.
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Zelensky says Ukraine ready for Easter ceasefire but insists on safeguards for independence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 30 that Kyiv is ready for a ceasefire during the upcoming Easter holidays. Speaking to reporters, Zelensky reiterated Ukraine’s support for various forms of a truce. During the press conference, Zelensky fielded questions about the prospects for an Easter ceasefire and the conditions under which Ukraine could support such an initiative, according to Novyny.Live. “Mr. President, will Moscow pro…
"We are open to discuss any kind of ceasefire – a complete ceasefire, an energy cease-fire, a ceasefire for food security. If the Russians are ready, let them propose any timetable – we are ready to resolve this issue," added the President of Ukraine.
Ukraine is ready to give up attacks over Easter. After the crash of Ukrainian drones in Finland, Selenskyj talks to the Finnish president.
Current situation in the Ukraine war: Selenskyy is open to a ceasefire over Easter. Putin is advancing his "New Russia" project. The news ticker.
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