Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete April 4, 2026 at 10:34 AM

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’Ukraine propose une trêve énergétique à Moscou, via des médiateurs américains, annonce Volodymyr Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of escalating attacks instead of observing an Easter ceasefire. On a day when six civilians were killed and 40 injured, Russia launched numerous drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting regions including Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv. Zelensky stated that the attacks were Russia's response to his proposed holiday truce. Meanwhile, Ukraine has launched its own strikes targeting Russian energy and industrial facilities, including a port in Ust-Luga and a plant in Togliatti. Despite a slowed Russian advance on the eastern front, air raids in Ukraine have intensified.

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Ukraine has launched multiple deep strikes of its own, targeting energy facilities on the northern coast of Russia.

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Zelensky has accused Moscow of choosing 'Easter escalation' over an Easter ceasefire.

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Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles across the country.

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An industrial plant in Togliatti, southern Russia - that produces rubber products used in military equipment - had been struck overnight.

factual — adviser to the defence ministry in Kyiv90% confidence

The situation on the frontline in the east was the 'most favourable' for Ukraine in 10 months.

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Taganrog 30% United States 40% Togliatti ×240% Zhytomyr ×240% Donald Trump 50% Kharkiv ×260% Kyiv ×370% Volodymyr Zelensky ×390% Ukraine ×690% Russia ×890%

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easter escalation 90% russia-ukraine war 80% drone and missile attacks 70% ceasefire 60% zelensky 60% energy facilities 50% kharkiv 50% military equipment 40%