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Russia and Ukraine Resume Hostilities After Fragile Easter Ceasefire Ends

As Kyiv proposes a 30-day civilian strike pause, Moscow signals openness to bilateral talks, with U.S.-mediated negotiations set to take place in London this week.

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends an Orthodox Easter service at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow on Sunday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that fighting in Ukraine had resumed after the surprise 30-hour Easter ceasefire.

Overview

  • Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of thousands of violations during a 30-hour Easter ceasefire declared by President Putin, which expired at midnight Sunday.
  • Ukraine proposed a 30-day halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure, awaiting Russia's response, while maintaining a symmetrical response strategy to Russian actions.
  • President Putin expressed willingness to consider bilateral talks and further ceasefire initiatives, marking a notable shift in Moscow's stance.
  • U.S., U.K., France, and Ukraine will meet in London this week under U.S. mediation to discuss potential pathways to a broader peace agreement.
  • President Trump remains optimistic about a potential deal this week but has warned that the U.S. may withdraw from mediation efforts if no progress is made.