Russia has announced a 32-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine after a holiday pause was called for by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The truce is brief, but it comes amid a war with wide-reaching global consequences.
Russian strikes killed four people in Ukraine overnight, while Ukrainian drones hit oil infrastructure in Russia. Zelenskyy said 11 people were hospitalized, including a pregnant woman and two children.
Ukraine and Syria have agreed to cooperate on security after talks in Damascus, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move signals Kyiv’s continued push to expand its diplomatic network beyond Europe.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia and Ukraine should stop attacking energy infrastructure, citing signals from partners urging restraint on strikes against Russia’s oil sector. The remarks suggest possible diplomatic pressure to limit one of the war’s most disruptive tactics.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed air-defense agreements with the UAE and Qatar during a Gulf tour, seeking to leverage Ukraine’s expertise in downing Russian drones. The deals underscore Kyiv’s strategy to deepen security cooperation and broaden international support.
As US-Ukraine talks resume in Florida, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to increase pressure on Russia over rising oil revenues, arguing those funds could sustain Moscow’s war efforts.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs “clear dates” for the next round of talks with Russia as Ukrainian negotiators prepare for discussions in the United States.