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Russia Rejects Ukraine's Easter Ceasefire Offer as Drone Attacks Intensify

01 April, 2026.Ukraine War.4 sources

Key Takeaways

Russia rejected Ukraine's Easter ceasefire proposal.
Ukraine proposed an Easter ceasefire during ongoing conflict.
Russia deployed drones in attacks amid the ceasefire talks.

Ukraine Proposes Easter Truce

Ukraine offered a mutual Easter ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure.

“President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a video address, Ukrinform reports”

Actualités Ukrinform

Zelensky planned a video call with Trump's envoys to discuss trilateral negotiations.

Actualités Ukrinform

Russia rejected the proposal as 'yet another PR stunt.'

The rejection underscored Russia's continued unwillingness to agree to short-term pauses.

Drone Attacks Continue Despite Truce

Ukraine was forced to defend against more than 700 Russian drones despite the ceasefire offer.

The interception rate was about 90%, but significant damage occurred.

Hindustan Times

Energy infrastructure remained a primary target.

The volume and intensity of strikes did not abate.

Diplomatic Efforts Face Hurdles

The latest trilateral talks took place on Feb. 16, and a follow-up was postponed.

“Russia rejects Zelensky's ‘Easter truce’ offer, dismisses Ukrainian proposal as ‘PR stunt’ Zelensky said he would hold a video call with Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss the possibility of further trilateral negotiations”

Hindustan Times

Ukraine maintains freezing the front line as the realistic basis.

Russia demands Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donbas as a precondition.

The US links security guarantees to a comprehensive peace deal.