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Russia Resumes Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Move to London

Putin reviews Zelensky's truce extension proposal while Western leaders express skepticism over Moscow's intentions.

Le cimetière militaire Lychakiv, à Lviv, décoré de drapeaux ukrainiens, le dimanche de Pâques, le 20 avril 2025
Jean-Noël Barrot, ministre des Affaires étrangères.
Une mère et son fils après l'office de Pâques à Kyiv, le 20 avril 2025.
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Overview

  • Russia resumed air and artillery strikes on 74 Ukrainian military targets following the expiration of a 30-hour Easter ceasefire.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a 30-day extension to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure, awaiting a 'clear response' from Moscow.
  • The Kremlin stated it will 'analyze' Zelensky's proposal, with Putin hinting at potential bilateral consultations, though no formal commitment has been made.
  • Western mediators, including the U.S., U.K., and France, prepare for a second round of ceasefire talks set to take place in London on April 23.
  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot criticized the Easter truce as a 'marketing operation' by Moscow, aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump.