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Russia's Ceasefire for Easter Does Not Revive Peace Talks

4/11/2026

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On April 10, 2026 the Kremlin said Kirill Dmitriev’s U.S. visit does not signal a revival of Ukraine peace talks, and his role remains economic, not negotiator.
President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed to observe.
Dmitry Peskov (Kremlin spokesman) said Russia seeks a comprehensive peace deal and urged Zelenskiy to pursue lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire.

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On April 10, 2026 the Kremlin said Kirill Dmitriev’s U.S. visit does not signal a revival of Ukraine peace talks, and his role remains economic, not negotiator.
President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed to observe.
Dmitry Peskov (Kremlin spokesman) said Russia seeks a comprehensive peace deal and urged Zelenskiy to pursue lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire.