Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire from Saturday evening to midnight Sunday, citing humanitarian considerations.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed doubt about Russia's intentions, pointing to continued drone activity over Ukraine during the truce period.
• A Russian missile strike on Palm Sunday killed 34 people, including two children, and injured 117 in Sumy, highlighting ongoing civilian casualties in the conflict.
• Russia claims to have retaken over 99% of territory seized by Ukraine in the Kursk region, though intense fighting reportedly continues in some areas.
• U.S. officials, frustrated by stalled peace talks, have signaled potential disengagement from mediation efforts if no progress is made soon.