Russia launched a new barrage of deadly air attacks on Ukraine, killing at least three people in the Kherson region and wounding others in Mykolaiv and Donetsk, shortly after an Easter ceasefire expired. Both sides accused each other of violating the truce.
The US has proposed a peace deal to Ukraine and Russia, a key element of which involves recognizing Russia's control over Crimea, a move that would represent a significant shift in US policy. The proposal also includes a ceasefire along the front lines.
While US President Trump expressed hope for a deal this week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US might withdraw from peace efforts if no progress is made. The US is engaging with both sides to finalize and implement the framework.
Ukraine's President Zelensky has expressed openness to a peace deal but has set a “red line” against recognizing occupied territories as Russian. Russia's Ministry of Defense claimed to have observed the ceasefire, blaming Ukraine for numerous violations.
Despite the truce, fighting continues without pause since Russia's 2022 invasion.