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Russia Rejects Ukraine's Ceasefire, Demands Comprehensive Peace Deal

3/31/2026

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The Russian government rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Easter ceasefire proposal, insisting on a comprehensive peace agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine's request lacked clarity and that Russia seeks a fundamental resolution to the conflict.
Peskov warned that Ukraine must accept Russia's terms or face greater consequences.
Ukrainian officials say that as long as Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid, its energy sector remains a legitimate military target.

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The Russian government rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Easter ceasefire proposal, insisting on a comprehensive peace agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine's request lacked clarity and that Russia seeks a fundamental resolution to the conflict.
Peskov warned that Ukraine must accept Russia's terms or face greater consequences.
Ukrainian officials say that as long as Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid, its energy sector remains a legitimate military target.