- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed, saying Ukraine would act accordingly.
- Ukraine and Russia are reportedly making progress towards a potential deal to end the war, with Russia's special envoy holding discussions with individuals in the Trump administration in the US.
- President Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian forces have shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern nations, assisting partners in countering these weapons.
- Britain deployed military vessels to deter Russian submarines operating near critical undersea cables and pipelines, publicly warning Russia against any attempts to damage them.
- President Zelensky indicated that Ukraine faces significant political and diplomatic pressure to end the war, including requests from Ukraine's partners to reduce strikes on Russia's oil sector as global prices surged due to the Iran war.
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