The article reports on the ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. Key points include:
* Ukraine is participating in talks with US and European countries in London on Wednesday, following a meeting in Paris last week where leaders discussed pathways to end the war.
* The primary task of the talks will be to push for an unconditional ceasefire, according to Ukrainian President Zelensky.
* US President Biden expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would reach a deal this week, after previously threatening to “take a pass” on further peace negotiations if no progress is made.
* Critics had questioned the sincerity of Putin’s 30-hour Easter truce, with some viewing it as a marketing stunt by Moscow.
