Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pressured Russia to stop hostilities immediately following Putin's truce announcement, criticizing waiting for anniversaries as ineffective. He highlighted Russia's past failed attempts at similar pauses during the Easter period. Meanwhile, Germany is gearing up for a new foreign minister, and peace talks' future remain uncertain as both sides test each other's patience. The conflict's unresolved nature continues to evolve with ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions.