Russia seeks to fulfill "pre-war demands" regarding Ukraine, despite attempts to feign interest in negotiations. The Russian Foreign Ministry declares the need for regime change in Ukraine to achieve peace.
The ISW warned that Russia may use children's summer camps in Crimea to deter Ukrainian strikes on military facilities, using children as a shield. The occupiers endanger civilians.
Russia has entered more than 250,000 real estate objects in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine into its register. The Institute for the Study of War reports that this will allow the invaders to nationalize property and sell it to Russians.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin rejected Ramzan Kadyrov's request to resign from the post of head of Chechnya. During the meeting, Kadyrov thanked Putin for appreciating the efforts of Chechen forces in the war.
Kadyrov's resignation from the post of head of Chechnya without a successor may threaten the stability of Putin's regime. His 17-year-old son Adam is the most likely candidate for the position.
Russia refuses to make concessions regarding Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia NPP, insisting on conditions that are tantamount to Ukraine's capitulation. This undermines Trump's efforts to achieve peace.
The Russian education system is becoming increasingly politicized and militarized after the invasion of Ukraine. This is aimed at educating young people in the spirit of aggressive nationalism and promoting readiness for military service.
According to the head of the ЦПД, Andrii Kovalenko, Russian drone and missile attacks indicate that any pauses by Putin in the war are purely a tactical move. They are aimed at obtaining favorable conditions for its continuation.
Russians used the "Easter truce" to clear a passage across the Chorniy Zherebets river in order to resume the offensive. They were removing a previously damaged piece of equipment which blocked the passage for their armored vehicles.
The Kremlin justifies the invasion of Ukraine with rhetoric of fighting "Nazism". This is aimed at militarizing society and preparing for a possible prolonged conflict with NATO.
During Russia's "Easter truce," fighting continued, although it subsided in some areas of the front. ISW emphasizes that ceasefire agreements require transparency and reliable monitoring.
US Congressman Joe Wilson called Putin's "Easter truce" fake, pointing to the bombing of facilities and stating that history will remember him as weak. Ukraine and ISW confirmed the continuation of shelling and RF operations, as well as the staging of a provocation in Donetsk.
Russia announced an "Easter truce" but does not observe it. Russian troops continue shelling the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, and Donbas.
Russia announced an "Easter truce" but immediately continued offensive operations and shelling, indicating its violation. According to ISW, the Russian Federation is likely using this for manipulation and seeking to earn US favor.
Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk, while Russian occupiers had success in several directions. According to ISW data, Russian advances were recorded near Kupyansk, Lyman, Kurakhove, and in the Kursk region.
russian troops intend to create a buffer zone along the border of Sumy region and possibly advance on Sumy. putin may use this to expand claims to Ukrainian territories.
In occupied Crimea, veterans of the Russian intelligence service have opened the "Griffin" club, where children will be taught military training. This is done to militarize young people and prepare a reserve for the army.
The Russian foundation "Assistance to Ours" facilitated the deportation of 39 children from the occupied Luhansk region to a sanatorium in the Moscow region. Since 2022, more than 1,200 Ukrainians, including children, have been deported to this institution.
Russia is using vague ceasefire terms to strike energy infrastructure with short-range weapons. Experts believe the shelling undermines confidence in achieving a full ceasefire.
Russia seeks to delay negotiations in order to occupy more Ukrainian territories. The Kremlin hopes that the West will force Kyiv to give Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to Russia.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that sides are negotiating a partial ceasefire, including energy infrastructure, which could be implemented within a week.
Russian troops used blue identification marks to covertly attack Ukrainian positions. According to ISW, such actions may qualify as perfidy, which is a war crime.
According to ISW, Putin rejected the US and Ukrainian ceasefire proposal, insisting on demands tantamount to surrender. He seeks to hold the ceasefire proposal "hostage".
The President of Ukraine stated that the US proposal for a ceasefire has been on the table for a week, but Putin is ignoring it. Zelenskyy emphasized that every day of the war takes people's lives.
The Kremlin continues to demand that Ukraine give up the occupied territories. Putin will not abandon his ambitions, even after a ceasefire, ISW analysts believe.
The Institute for the Study of War stated that Putin is not considering a ceasefire and will try to delay negotiations. He seeks to position Russia and the United States as equals on the global stage.
Putin's visit to the Kursk region before the capture of Sudzha by Russian troops may indicate a desire to show strength against the background of the US and Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire. He is trying to pass himself off as an active leader.
Russian troops are trying to dislodge the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the Kursk region. The enemy is conducting dozens of assault operations in small groups.
The US and Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, but Russian ultranationalists rejected the proposal. Russian state media is trying to show a moderate reaction for the domestic audience.
russian forces have captured several settlements near Sudzha, forcing Ukrainian forces to retreat. Attacks on Sudzha and border areas of Sumy region continue.
