Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to ask U.S. mediators to pass his offer of an Easter ceasefire to Russia. This proposal aims to stop attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities. Discussions with U.S. envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are set to address the stalled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy proposed an Easter truce to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will discuss this proposal with Zelenskyy.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded that there were no clear initiatives seen for an Easter truce from Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy stated readiness for compromises, except on Ukraine’s dignity and sovereignty.
- Ukraine suggested scaling back long-range strikes on Russia if Russia halts energy system attacks.
- The proposal comes amid a halt in peace talks due to ongoing war conflicts.
- European diplomats visited Kyiv to support Ukraine, marking the anniversary of the Bucha massacre.
- Russia demands Ukraine give up part of Donbas, with Ukraine's resistance to this demand.
