Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness for bilateral peace talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, following the expiration of a 30-hour Easter truce.
• Ukraine and Russia accused each other of thousands of violations during the brief ceasefire, which ended with renewed Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a delegation would attend London talks on Wednesday with the U.S., U.K., and France to discuss potential pathways to peace.
• Reports suggest a U.S. proposal under consideration may involve recognizing Russian control over Crimea and denying Ukraine NATO membership, though these remain unconfirmed.
• U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a peace deal this week but warned of withdrawing American mediation efforts if progress stalls.