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Kremlin Responds Coolly to Zelenskiy Idea of Easter Energy Attack Truce
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Posted on March 31, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 31, 2026
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The Kremlin gave a lukewarm reception to Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s proposal for an Easter “energy attack” truce, saying Moscow had not received concrete plans and still prefers a full peace agreement over a temporary ceasefire.
Kremlin Skeptical of Zelenskiy’s Easter Energy Ceasefire Proposal Amid Conflict
Kremlin Response to Ukrainian Ceasefire Proposal
Background of the Proposal
MOSCOW, March x (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Tuesday responded coolly to a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for an Easter energy attack truce, saying it had not seen detailed proposals and favoured an overall peace deal instead.
Signals from Ukraine’s Allies
Zelenskiy, who said that some of Ukraine's allies had sent Kyiv "signals" about the possibility of scaling back its long-range strikes on Russia's oil sector as global energy prices surge, said on Monday that Ukraine was ready to reciprocate if Russia stopped attacking the Ukrainian energy system.
Readiness for Easter Ceasefire
Kyiv, he said, was open to an Easter ceasefire.
Kremlin’s Scepticism and Official Statements
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made it clear Moscow was sceptical of the idea when asked about the Ukrainian President's offer even though Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga has been repeatedly struck by Kyiv in recent days.
Peskov’s Comments
"In the statements by Zelenskiy that we have read, we have not seen any clearly formulated initiative regarding an Easter truce," Peskov told reporters.
Call for Comprehensive Peace
"Zelenskiy must take responsibility and make the appropriate decision so that we achieve peace, not merely a ceasefire," Peskov added, saying the longer Zelenskiy delayed the higher the price of peace would be for Kyiv.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Lucy PapachristouEditing by Andrew Osborn)
Key Takeaways
- •Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia has seen no detailed Easter truce proposal and emphasised the need for a lasting peace, not just a pause in hostilities.
- •Zelenskiy floated the idea of pausing Ukrainian long‑range strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure in exchange for Russia halting attacks on Ukraine’s energy system amid surging global energy prices.
- •Recent Ukrainian drone and strike campaigns have significantly disrupted Russian energy operations, including major damage to the Ust‑Luga Baltic port, further heightening the stakes of any truce discussion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kremlin responds coolly to Zelenskiy idea of Easter energy attack truce
1What was Zelenskiy's proposal regarding the Easter truce?
Zelenskiy proposed an Easter energy attack truce, saying Ukraine was ready to stop strikes if Russia would halt attacks on Ukraine's energy system.
2How did the Kremlin respond to the truce proposal?
The Kremlin responded sceptically, stating they hadn't seen a detailed initiative and preferred a broader peace deal over a simple ceasefire.
3Why is there discussion about Ukraine scaling back attacks on Russia's oil sector?
Some Ukrainian allies reportedly signaled Kyiv about scaling back strikes due to surging global energy prices.
4What condition did the Kremlin set for peace?
The Kremlin said Zelenskiy must take responsibility and make decisions that lead to peace, warning that delays would increase the cost for Kyiv.
5Has Russia's infrastructure been affected by recent strikes?
Yes, Russia's Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga has been repeatedly struck by Ukrainian forces in recent days.
