Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin's 30-hour Easter truce ended with over 2,800 alleged violations by Russian forces, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
• Hostilities resumed immediately after the truce ended, with Russia launching aerial and drone strikes on multiple Ukrainian regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, and Kherson.
• Ukraine's air force reported downing 42 Russian attack drones in an overnight operation following the ceasefire's collapse.
• Zelensky had proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, which was rejected by Putin, while a separate US peace plan was also rebuffed by Russia.
• China expressed support for all ceasefire efforts, though diplomatic negotiations remain stalled as mistrust between the parties deepens.