Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia responds to proposals for a ceasefire by launching daily attacks on Ukraine using drones, bombs, artillery, and ballistic missiles.

In a video address, Zelensky noted ongoing Russian strikes in multiple regions, including Cherkasy, Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv.

He characterized Russia's brutal attacks as indicating President Vladimir Putin's lack of interest in diplomacy and called for increased pressure on Russia through sanctions, emphasizing the need for greater unity among international partners.

This week, reports indicate that Russia has attacked Ukraine with over 1,000 drones, 1,310 guided aerial bombs, and nine different types of missiles.

In a counterstatement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the West of sustaining the government in Kyiv through military support, equating this effort to historical manipulations seen under Nazi Germany.

Lavrov asserted that Western nations do not abandon their attempts to manipulate the narrative of World War II, framing the conflict as one where the West engages through the bodies of Ukrainian citizens.

As the conflict escalates, Zelensky announced advancements in Ukraine's missile production capabilities.

He mentioned a new domestic missile, the 'Long Neptune', capable of reaching targets up to 1000 kilometers away.

The effectiveness of this weapon against Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries, has raised attention among military analysts, who noted that Ukraine has likely employed an upgraded version of the Neptune missile against strategic targets within Russia.

In discussing the potential influence of the European Union in peace negotiations led by the United States, it has been noted that European leaders have dismissed Russia's demand to lift sanctions in exchange for a ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Britain and France have shown willingness to develop plans for sending European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, although other European nations appear hesitant to engage militarily without the promise of U.S. support.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration over criticisms aimed at Zelensky's leadership from Putin, vowing to impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil should a ceasefire not be agreed upon.

Meanwhile, reports circulated that President Trump proposed a specific ceasefire date of April 20, citing Easter as an appropriate time for a humanitarian pause in hostilities.

Zelensky also disclosed his report on personal income, revealing earnings of approximately 380,000 euros for the past year, with his children remaining in Ukraine despite ongoing hostilities.

Furthermore, a Ukrainian drone reportedly struck a journalistic team in Gorlovka, hinting at the complexities and dangers faced by media personnel within conflict zones.

Amidst these developments, analysts suggest that Russia may be preparing a major offensive in the coming weeks to consolidate its position before potential peace negotiations, particularly in the regions of Sumy and Kharkiv, which have been pivotal in the conflict.