Zelensky's proposal, reported by Ukrainska Pravda, came amid ongoing hostilities. He said, "I propose that the parties agree to a simultaneous halt in attacks on energy infrastructure, as well as a general ceasefire over Easter." However, Peskov, speaking via Interfax, dismissed the offer, stating that "Kyiv desperately needs a truce because Russian troops are advancing." The exchange highlights the continued impasse in peace efforts.
In a separate incident, a suspected drone crashed in southeastern Finland near a lake in Parikkala. Police have cordoned off the area and are evacuating residents. The cause of the crash has not been determined, and authorities are investigating.
Several barn fires have been reported across Scandinavia and Northern Ireland. In Eda municipality, Sweden, a barn fire is raging with possible horses still inside; the fire has spread to a tractor and terrain, according to SOS Alarm. The cause of the fire is unknown, and it is unclear if there are casualties. In Namsos, Norway, a fire broke out in a barn housing about 80-100 cattle. Police said 40 were evacuated and 30 were euthanized due to smoke and heat exposure. The fire was discovered by passersby and started inside the building. In Stryn, Norway, a sheep barn floor collapsed with up to 120 sheep; some fell into the manure cellar, and rescue efforts are ongoing. In County Down, Northern Ireland, a fire at a hay shed housing about 300 sheep is being tackled by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).
In Tyresö, Sweden, a 21-year-old man suspected of murdering 18-year-old Ghaith on a bus has been remanded in custody. According to a prosecutor's press release, the suspect denies the crime. Ekot reports that the suspect was convicted in 2023 for aggravated weapons offense and was released early in May 2025, though his sentence was until June 2026.
Swedish conscripts may in the future be required to serve in NATO missions abroad even without a government decision on war or readiness service. The government is launching an inquiry into the matter, according to official sources.
I am absolutely gutted to say that my barn has burnt down with all my straw inside. If anyone has any straw they can spare, please get in touch.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the USA at the end of April, Buckingham Palace announced. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties.
Kaleb Cooper, a farming contractor and star of Clarkson's Farm, reported that his barn caught fire, destroying all stored straw. On Instagram, he wrote, "I am absolutely gutted to say that my barn has burnt down with all my straw inside. If anyone has any straw they can spare, please get in touch." Cooper works on Diddly Squat Farm and his own smallholding, according to multiple media reports.
A historical publication, The Fishing Gazette, was established in 1877 and edited by E. B. Marston, according to research from three sources. Volume LVIII covers January to June 1909 and includes illustrations of various fish, fishing scenes, and tackle.
The book 'Nordic TAG 1985-2009: Past and Future' contains chapters on quartzite at a sieidi, rune stones, rock art, and other archaeological topics, according to three research sources. It also discusses ritualized feasting, stone ships, cup marks, and cultural evolution in Nordic archaeology.
A PDF from link.springer.com is not accessible and is based on scanned pages with OCR text, according to accessibility support at springernature.com. The content of the PDF remains unknown.