Daily brief
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, which the Kremlin said is intended to reduce tensions. The Kremlin spokesman commented on the ceasefire and the possibility of lasting peace, while Russia indicated it is unlikely to grant a longer truce. Ukraine confirmed its readiness to return five detained Kursk residents.
Russia urged participants in Iran nuclear talks to avoid escalation.
The Kremlin said a visit by Putin's envoy to the US does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed.
Russia labeled the human rights group Memorial as 'extremist'.
A former Russian defence official was jailed for 19 years for corruption.