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Ukraine Considers Ceasefire as Allies Urge Oil Strike Cuts

3/31/2026

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Some allies proposed scaling back Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia's oil sector amid rising energy prices.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would reciprocate if Russia halts energy attacks and backs an Easter ceasefire.
Russian attacks on central and northern Ukraine caused two deaths and more than 20 injuries.
The United States extended the deadline for negotiating purchase of Russian Lukoil's foreign assets valued at $22 billion, amid sanctions.

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Some allies proposed scaling back Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia's oil sector amid rising energy prices.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would reciprocate if Russia halts energy attacks and backs an Easter ceasefire.
Russian attacks on central and northern Ukraine caused two deaths and more than 20 injuries.
The United States extended the deadline for negotiating purchase of Russian Lukoil's foreign assets valued at $22 billion, amid sanctions.