Zelenskyy to talk with US negotiators about war with Russia after Easter ceasefire proposal – Europe live

## Summary
With most eyes still on the Middle East, and growing US frustrations with European Nato allies' over their decisions to deny the use of their bases for offensive operations in Iran, there is often much less focus on Ukraine . But the two universes will collide today, as the wartorn country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will sit down for talks with the US negotiators to discuss the last steps to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Kyiv, Ukraine. Meanwhile, Europe is increasingly thinking about how to soften the economic blow of the continuing Middle East war and energy disruptions, with growing concerns about what it could mean for several EU countries who are particularly vulnerable to any disruptions to imports from the Gulf.

## Article Content
With most eyes still on the Middle East,
and growing US frustrations with European Nato allies' over their decisions to deny the use of their bases for offensive operations in Iran,
there is often much less focus on
Ukraine
.
But the two universes will collide today, as the wartorn country’s president,
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will sit down for talks with the US negotiators to discuss the last steps to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends the informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Photograph: Alessandro Di Meo/EPA
Speaking to EU foreign ministers visiting Ukraine yesterday,
Zelenskyy brought up his proposal of a ceasefire over the Easter holidays,
saying he wanted the US to support this idea.
“We are waiting for a response from
Russia
. Tomorrow I will speak with the American team, including on this issue.
We hope for results
,” he said.
I will keep an eye for the latest updates.
Meanwhile,
Europe
is increasingly thinking about how to soften the economic blow of the continuing Middle East war and energy disruptions, with growing concerns about what it could mean for several EU countries who are particularly vulnerable to any disruptions to imports from the Gulf.
Gulp
.
I will bring you all the latest here.
It’s
Wednesday, 1 April 2026,
it’s
Jakub Krupa
here, and this is
Europe Live.
Good morning.

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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
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### Areas for Consideration
- Tomorrow I will speak with the American team, including on this issue.

### Implications
- But the two universes will collide today, as the wartorn country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will sit down for talks with the US negotiators to discuss the last steps to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Tomorrow I will speak with the American team, including on this issue.
- I will keep an eye for the latest updates.
- Meanwhile, Europe is increasingly thinking about how to soften the economic blow of the continuing Middle East war and energy disruptions, with growing concerns about what it could mean for several EU countries who are particularly vulnerable to any disruptions to imports from the Gulf.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers ukraine, zelenskyy, middle topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 231.