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Russia Resumes Strikes in Ukraine After Easter Ceasefire Fails

Hostilities reignite as both sides accuse each other of thousands of violations during the 30-hour truce, while U.S.-led peace efforts face skepticism.

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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 launched fresh drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv, immediately after the ceasefire expired at midnight on April 21.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of nearly 3,000 ceasefire violations, while Moscow claimed over 4,900 breaches by Kyiv, highlighting deep mistrust between the parties.
  • President Putin expressed conditional openness to bilateral peace talks and discussions on avoiding civilian-targeted strikes, but Ukraine remains skeptical of Moscow’s intentions.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated hopes for a peace deal this week, with U.S.-brokered negotiations set to continue in London, though territorial concessions remain contentious.
  • Ukraine’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire on civilian infrastructure attacks has not been accepted by Russia, underscoring challenges in achieving a sustainable truce.