Russia's Security Council has warned that the United States and Israel could use ongoing negotiations with Iran as cover to prepare a ground military operation. Moscow says Pentagon continues to build regional military capacity despite diplomatic efforts.
Russia resumed offensive operations after the Easter ceasefire expired, striking Sumy with Iskander missiles and launching large-scale drone attacks in northern Ukraine as diplomatic shifts reshape the European landscape.
Putin's 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire saw nearly 2,000 alleged violations as both sides accused each other of breaking the truce. A UAE-mediated prisoner swap returned 175 soldiers on each side.
Putin and Zelenskyy agree to a brief ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, but fighting continues within hours. Ukraine reports record Russian casualties of 35,351 in March, with drones causing 96% of losses.
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