politics
April 11, 2026
Kremlin spokesman comments on Easter ceasefire, lasting peace in Ukraine in daily briefing
Peace between Russia and Ukraine "could be established today," if only Vladimir Zelensky made a decision to take the responsibility it requires, Dmitry Peskov noted
TL;DR
- Russia announced a humanitarian Easter ceasefire in the special military operation zone.
- The ceasefire was presented as a humanitarian initiative due to the sacred nature of Easter in both Russia and Ukraine.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that lasting peace with Ukraine could be established immediately if President Zelensky took the necessary responsibility.
- Russia desires a lasting and durable peace, not just a ceasefire.
- The Kremlin confirmed the visit of Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev to the US.
- Dmitriev's visit is not related to talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict, but rather his work heading an economic issues group.
- The Kremlin declined to comment on UK allegations regarding Russian submarines and underwater cables, directing inquiries to the Defense Ministry.
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