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Ukraine Offers Easter Ceasefire; Russia Demands Comprehensive Agreement

3/31/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 30 that Ukraine is ready for a temporary Easter ceasefire and open to different formats.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the proposal, demanding a comprehensive peace agreement instead.
The Institute for the Study of War notes Russia dismisses negotiations unless they align with its demands, and past ceasefires failed to reduce fighting.
Ukraine remains willing to negotiate and seeks to maintain international support.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 30 that Ukraine is ready for a temporary Easter ceasefire and open to different formats.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the proposal, demanding a comprehensive peace agreement instead.
The Institute for the Study of War notes Russia dismisses negotiations unless they align with its demands, and past ceasefires failed to reduce fighting.
Ukraine remains willing to negotiate and seeks to maintain international support.