Putin says Russia to analyze proposals on halting strikes on civilian infrastructure

President says Moscow has positive attitude toward any peace initiative, expects same from Kyiv

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said his country will analyze proposals on а moratorium between Moscow and Kyiv on strikes against civilian infrastructure in each other’s countries.

“As for the proposal not to hit civilian infrastructure facilities, this needs to be sorted out,” Putin told journalists in Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed on Sunday a halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure for a period of at least 30 days, with the possibility of an extension.

“If Russia does not agree to such a step, it will be proof that it intends to continue doing only those things which destroy human lives and prolong the war,” Zelenskyy said on X.

Putin's 30-hour Easter ceasefire, which began Saturday at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500GMT), expired Monday midnight without an extension.

Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the Easter truce.

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