Antonina Tumanova
Putin offered Trump to stop the invasion of Ukraine along the current front line. Russia also rejected some US proposals, including the military presence of NATO countries in Ukraine.
The United States continues to insist on ending the war in Ukraine. Trump is disappointed in both sides of the conflict and wants to stop the killings, as stated in the White House.
Today, russia attacked Ukraine with 77 drones. Ukrainian military shot down 38 Shahed, 31 drones were locationally lost. More than 130 guided aerial bombs were also launched.
The boy lived under the threat of mobilization into the Russian army. Thanks to the help of partners, he managed to reach the territory controlled by Ukraine.
A queue of about 50 cars has formed in front of the "Ustyluh" checkpoint, waiting to leave Ukraine. Border guards recommend choosing a different direction.
A series of explosions rang out in Odesa as a result of a massive drone attack. Local Telegram channels report numerous fires, but there is no official information yet.
Since the beginning of the day, 121 combat clashes have been recorded, the hottest in the Lyman, Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled numerous assaults and inflicted significant losses on the occupiers.
Explosions were heard in Odesa against the background of a warning about a drone attack. Air defense forces are working, residents are urged to stay in safe places.
Representatives of Ukraine, Britain, France, and the USA will work in London on Wednesday. Their goal is to achieve an unconditional ceasefire.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian assaults continue on some parts of the front and artillery fire does not subside. Ukraine does not trust Moscow's words and is ready to respond mirror-like to every strike.
President Zelensky stated that Ukraine proposes to extend the ceasefire after the Easter period on April 20. This will happen if full silence truly prevails at the front.
Ukraine will act reciprocally regarding a full ceasefire if Russia adheres to it, and proposes to extend it after April 20. Due to continued attacks, Kyiv does not trust Moscow, stressing that peace requires 30 days, not 30 hours.
An AFU officer told the BBC that his unit received an order to cease fire minutes after the start of Putin's "truce". They are also ordered to record violations and return fire.
Giorgia Meloni's translator publicly apologized for a stumble during a meeting with Donald Trump. Due to the hitch, the Italian Prime Minister had to translate herself, which the translator called a "terrible failure," justifying the interruption by the importance of the meeting.
Law enforcement officers in Kyiv started intensified patrolling during the Easter days. Joint patrols of the police, National Guard, and others are working near churches and temples to ensure safety and prevent offenses.
In Beijing, 21 humanoid robots participated in a half-marathon alongside people for the first time. The winning robot showed a time of 2:40, the winning person — 1:02.
According to an expert, reservoirs in occupied Crimea are less than 50% full, their capacity is twice lower than in the same period of 2024. The volumes correspond only to minimum values for this time of year, despite April precipitation.
Head of the GUR Budanov released a video of how soldiers released from captivity react to returning to Ukraine. Ombudsman Lubinets showed the conversation of a soldier with his mother: "Mom, I endured everything".
Russia announced an "Easter ceasefire," but continues fire in all directions, especially in the East. According to the NSDC and the OP, strikes on civilians are being recorded, particularly on a house in Kherson.
Rescuers in the village of Biruky in Kyiv region removed a stork tangled in a rope at height from a tree. The bird was reached with the help of a ladder truck and handed over to local residents for care.
The MFA of Ukraine responded to Putin's statement about a 30-hour "truce". Kyiv stated that it will look at actions, not words, and reminded of its agreement to a 30-day ceasefire at the suggestion of the USA, which the Russian Federation refused.
As a result of the 63rd exchange and actions outside of it, 277 Ukrainians have been returned: 246 soldiers were exchanged, 31 were released separately. These are defenders from different directions who will now meet Easter at home.
The US is planning another meeting of Special Representative Witkoff with the Russians to persuade Moscow to join the framework agreement on Ukraine. The details of the agreement are being finalized, and the US will work on this with Europeans and Ukrainians in London next week.
President Zelenskyy announced the return of 277 Ukrainian soldiers from Russian captivity. Among those released are servicemen of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State Special Transport Service, and border guards who defended various fronts.
Volodymyr Zelensky called Putin's "Easter truce" a game, as Ukraine is being attacked by drones. He also reported on the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
Andriy Kovalenko from the NSDC commented on the "Easter truce" announced by Putin. He asked why the ceasefire lasts only 30 hours and is not unconditional, as partners suggested earlier.
The movement of enemy drones has been detected over the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working. Residents are urged to remain in shelters and not record the work of the defenders.
Uman police opened criminal proceedings over the beating of a soldier in the village of Yatranivka. All participants of the event have been identified, the investigation is ongoing under the article on hooliganism.
As of now, a total of 59 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy is most active in attacking in the Pokrovske, Lyman, and Toretsk directions.
In the morning, the occupiers launched 7 airstrikes on Kostiantynivka, damaging a gas station and a power line. As a result of the attack, one civilian was injured.