Kremlin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin surprisingly extended a one-day ceasefire in Ukraine during Easter, but Kyiv reported ongoing artillery fire, prompting calls for an extended pause. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Russia's reliability after U.S. mediation failed to broker a proposal last month. Putin's unilateral move could pave the way for Washington to abandon peace talks unless Moscow shows seriousness in negotiations ahead.