Kremlin responds to Zelenskyy’s proposal for Easter ceasefire

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has indicated that Moscow would not support President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays, arguing that it is not "clearly formulated".

Source: Kremlin-aligned Russian news outlets, including Interfax

Details: Peskov interpreted Zelenskyy's remarks on an Easter truce from the Kremlin's perspective, claiming that Ukraine "desperately" wants a ceasefire – even a temporary one – because Russian forces are advancing.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesperson said Moscow expects Ukraine to take a decision aimed at achieving "peace". "We once again emphasise: Zelenskyy must take responsibility and make the appropriate decision so that we reach peace, not a truce," Peskov said.

Background:

• On 30 March, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays, as well as for an energy truce.
• "We are ready for a ceasefire during the Easter holidays. In my view, to be honest, normal people who respect life talk about a ceasefire and ending the war for life, not for a few days. But we are, of course, ready for any compromises, except compromises with our dignity and sovereignty."
• Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine supports any ceasefire formats and the end of the war in general, providing "you do not lose the dignity and independence of the state".

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