Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Easter service at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, Russia April 20, 2025. Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool via REUTERS/ File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, adding that Moscow was open to any peace initiatives and expected similar attitude from Kyiv.

Both Ukraine and Russia accused each other of thousands of strikes and violating the Kremlin's unilateral ceasefire during the Easter celebrations.