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Russia refuses to extend Easter truce unless Zelensky 'accepts its terms'
Russia warned Sunday it will not extend an Orthodox Easter truce with Ukraine unless Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, saying the war will resume if Kyiv refuses. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cast the decision as Zelensky’s, arguing peace could come “literally today” if Ukraine agrees to Moscow’s demands.
Russia warned Sunday it will not extend an Orthodox Easter truce with Ukraine unless Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, saying the war will resume if Kyiv refuses. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cast the decision as Zelensky’s, arguing peace could come “literally today” if Ukraine agrees to Moscow’s demands.
