Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire, Envoy Heads to U.S. Talks | WPN World People News

Putin’s statement is similar to the 30-hour ceasefire he announced in 2025. Previously, Zelenskyy had repeatedly proposed through the United States that both Russia and Ukraine should refrain from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure during Easter. He said Ukraine would take reciprocal measures and expressed hope for future steps toward peace, urging Russia not to launch further attacks after Easter.

The Kremlin issued a statement noting that Ukraine had followed Russia’s example of halting military operations during Easter, while reminding Russian forces to remain vigilant and prepared for any potential provocations or aggressive actions from the enemy.

According to media reports, Russian envoy **Kirill Dmitriev** has arrived in the United States to meet with White House officials to discuss a Ukraine peace agreement and U.S.–Russia economic cooperation. Ukraine hopes to begin with a comprehensive ceasefire and then end Russia’s invasion through negotiations. However, Moscow insists that a peace agreement must be reached before any ceasefire, leading Kyiv to accuse Russia of having no intention to de-escalate the situation.

Since the outbreak of the Russia–Ukraine war four years ago, hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and millions displaced, making it the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.