Ukraine announced it conducted strikes against Russian oil drilling rigs operated by Lukoil in the Caspian Sea, according to statements from Ukrainian officials. The reported attacks target energy infrastructure far from the main conflict zone in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the Kremlin clarified that a recent visit by a Putin envoy to the United States does not indicate that formal peace negotiations regarding Ukraine have resumed. Russian officials emphasized that the diplomatic contact should not be interpreted as a sign of renewed peace talks between the warring parties.

In the Baltic Sea region, Estonia has expressed concerns about the risks associated with detaining Russian oil tankers operating in Baltic waters. Estonian officials cited safety and logistical challenges that would complicate such enforcement actions against Russian vessels.

Both Ukrainian and Russian citizens have expressed skepticism about the potential for a proposed 32-hour Easter ceasefire to lead to meaningful progress toward lasting peace. The temporary truce proposal comes amid continued fighting along multiple front lines in the conflict that began with Russia's invasion in February 2022.

The developments highlight the complex diplomatic and military dimensions of the ongoing war, with actions spanning from the Caspian Sea to the Baltic region while peace prospects remain uncertain.