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Zelenskyy Proposes Easter Truce Amid Escalating Russian Strikes

4/7/2026

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Zelenskyy Proposes Truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is open to an Easter truce as Russian strikes escalate.
On April 3, Russian attacks killed at least eight people across Ukraine and increased daytime strikes.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the assaults as Moscow's response to ceasefire proposals.
Zelenskyy said intelligence shows Russia shifting tactics to target critical infrastructure beyond energy.

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Zelensky Responds to Attacks

On April 3, Russian forces launched a daytime attack on Ukraine with over 542 drones and various missiles, killing at least four and injuring over 30.
A 16-year-old boy was among the casualties in Kramatorsk, where cluster munitions were used.
The strikes hit Kharkiv, Zhytomyr, and other regions, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said March losses exceeded 35,000 and highlighted drone strikes on facilities including Ufa refinery.

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Historical Context

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. The conflict has resulted in over 14,000 deaths and a massive refugee crisis, with more than 8.2 million Ukrainians displaced. This war has profound implications for global energy markets and international relations, particularly concerning NATO and the European Union.

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Zelenskyy Proposes Truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is open to an Easter truce as Russian strikes escalate.
On April 3, Russian attacks killed at least eight people across Ukraine and increased daytime strikes.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the assaults as Moscow's response to ceasefire proposals.
Zelenskyy said intelligence shows Russia shifting tactics to target critical infrastructure beyond energy.

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