Zelenskyy Proposes 30-Day Truce Extension Amid Easter Ceasefire
- Ceasefire Proposal
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has offered a 30-day pause in long-range strikes on civilian infrastructure
- Proposal comes during Russia’s declared 30-hour Easter ceasefire (April 19-21)
- Ukraine would match any Russian commitment to “unconditional silence”
- Alleged Violations
- Ukraine claims Russia broke its own ceasefire over 2,000 times
- Reports include 1,300+ attacks and 67 assaults, mainly near Pokrovsk
- Zelenskyy noted Sunday’s quiet as proof ceasefires can work
- Strategic Implications
- Proposal framed as test of Russia’s willingness to de-escalate
- Zelenskyy warned refusal would show intent to “prolong the war”
- Kremlin confirmed Putin hasn’t extended Easter truce beyond initial period
- Current Status
- No official Russian response to 30-day proposal
- Ukraine maintains defensive positions while offering pause
- Potential for extended humanitarian pause remains uncertain
This represents Ukraine’s most concrete ceasefire proposal in months, strategically timed to test Russian intentions while capitalizing on religious holiday diplomacy. The lack of immediate Russian rejection leaves a narrow window for potential de-escalation, though historical patterns suggest low prospects for sustained truce.
