Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire, conditional on Ukrainian compliance, citing humanitarian reasons.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported 59 instances of Russian shelling and drone strikes overnight, questioning Moscow's sincerity.
• Kyiv has proposed extending the ceasefire to 30 days, emphasizing the need for trust-building and meaningful peace negotiations.
• U.S. President Donald Trump has urged swift progress in peace discussions, warning that the U.S. may withdraw its mediation efforts if no tangible results are achieved soon.
• Ukraine and the U.S. continue advancing their raw materials partnership, with a goal to finalize the agreement by April 24 to support Ukraine’s reconstruction.