In June 2026, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Ukrainian military intelligence office, publicly denied reports claiming a ceasefire would take place on Trinity Sunday amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Ukrainian sources assert there was no agreement or intention to pause hostilities, while Russian or external reports had suggested a possible ceasefire.

This dispute matters because it affects the prospects for de-escalation and peace negotiations between the two countries. The Ukrainian office's denial sets the official stance and influences international expectations regarding the conflict's trajectory.