Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that some of Kyiv’s allies have sent “signals” suggesting a possible limitation of long-range strikes against the Russian energy sector, due to rising global energy prices. He emphasized that Ukraine is prepared to respond reciprocally if Vladimir Putin halts attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and added that Kyiv is open to a ceasefire during Easter.
According to sources, U.S. officials have conveyed similar messages, while initial signals are suspected to have come from Moscow. Following a visit to the Middle East, Zelensky announced agreements for energy support, including a one-year oil supply for Ukraine, reports The Guardian via KosovaPress.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has signed a 10-year defense agreement with Bulgaria for the joint production of weapons, including drones, a move aimed at strengthening security cooperation and adapting to rapid technological developments in the war.
On the ground, Russian attacks in central and northern Ukraine have caused at least two fatalities and more than 20 injuries. In the Poltava and Dnipropetrovsk regions, drone and artillery strikes resulted in casualties, while in Sumy, 13 people were wounded, including a child.
In other developments, the U.S. has extended the deadline for companies aiming to acquire foreign assets of the Russian company Lukoil, valued at around $22 billion, following sanctions imposed in 2025.
Meanwhile, exiled Russian billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky stated that the sanctions have not significantly weakened Putin’s position. He argued that the West mistakenly believed oligarchs could pressure the Kremlin, emphasizing that in an authoritarian system, wealth without political power has little real influence.
