Following deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, former President Trump publicly urged Vladimir Putin to cease hostilities and finalize a peace deal, expressing displeasure with the attacks’ timing and unnecessary nature. Trump’s proposed deal, reportedly granting Russia territories seized since 2014 and barring Ukraine’s NATO membership, has faced opposition from Ukrainian President Zelensky. This intervention comes amidst stalled peace talks and escalating tensions, with Trump previously blaming Zelensky for impeding progress while now directly addressing Putin. Trump’s envoy is scheduled to meet with Putin to continue negotiations.
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Early Thursday, Russia launched a devastating missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least eight people and injuring over 60, marking the deadliest assault on the capital in nine months. The attack, involving 70 missiles and 145 drones, targeted infrastructure and residential areas, leaving some trapped under rubble. Moscow claimed all targets were hit, while Zelensky, cutting short a visit to South Africa, immediately sought increased international support for air defenses. This attack followed a public dispute between Zelensky and Donald Trump, further complicating ongoing peace negotiations.
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Acknowledging Russian strikes on civilian sites in Ukraine, President Putin asserted that these attacks targeted Ukrainian military personnel and infrastructure located within residential and commercial areas. He specifically cited the Sumy strike, claiming it aimed to punish Ukrainian servicemen involved in cross-border incursions. Similar justifications were offered for attacks in Odesa, alleged to involve weapons development, and Kryvyi Rih, where a restaurant hosting purported war criminals was targeted. Putin consistently framed these actions as retaliatory measures against Ukrainian military activity.
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Despite an initial, short-lived Easter truce, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed no extension beyond April 21st was ordered. Ukrainian President Zelensky’s request for a 30-day ceasefire, mirroring a prior US proposal, was rejected. Russia’s refusal to extend the truce, coupled with alleged violations, underscores the ongoing lack of commitment to a broader peace agreement. Moscow continues to demand significant concessions from Ukraine, hindering any meaningful progress toward a lasting resolution.
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Despite Vladimir Putin’s announced Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported over 2,000 ceasefire violations by Russian forces, including continued shelling and drone attacks. Zelenskyy rejected the truce as a mere PR stunt, citing evidence of ongoing Russian aggression and a lack of response to his 30-day ceasefire proposal. Multiple reports from Ukrainian military units corroborated the continued attacks, highlighting the failure of the Russian ceasefire. The US expressed interest in a ceasefire extension, although the Kremlin denied such plans, while internal US discussions suggest a potential deal freezing the conflict along current lines.
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Despite Vladimir Putin’s announced Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported continued Russian attacks, including drone strikes and shelling, across multiple frontlines. Zelenskyy cited a surge in Russian shelling and the doubling of kamikaze drone usage, directly contradicting Russia’s claims of a truce. Ukrainian forces reported casualties and attacks on civilian evacuation efforts. The US, while expressing support for a ceasefire extension, is reportedly considering a deal involving territorial concessions to Russia, a proposal that contrasts sharply with Ukraine’s rejection of Putin’s actions as mere “PR”.
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Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a unilateral Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported continued Russian attacks, including shelling and assaults, throughout the period. Zelenskyy documented numerous instances of these violations and reiterated Ukraine’s proposal for a 30-day truce extension. Conversely, Russian-installed officials in Kherson accused Ukraine of ceasefire violations. Putin’s ceasefire, announced for humanitarian reasons, lacked details regarding monitoring or specific limitations on military actions.
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Despite President Putin’s announcement of a 30-hour Easter truce, alleged breaches by Russia, including continued artillery fire and drone attacks, immediately followed. President Zelensky stated that Ukraine would reciprocate a genuine ceasefire, even proposing a 30-day extension, but expressed skepticism given Russia’s history of broken promises. A significant prisoner exchange between the two countries occurred concurrently, with over 240 fighters returned on each side. The truce announcement, despite skepticism from both sides, marked a notable, albeit potentially short-lived, pause in the ongoing conflict.
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Dmitry Medvedev, a close Putin ally, issued a stark warning that any European peacekeepers deployed in Ukraine would face death. This follows discussions among European leaders in Paris regarding a potential ceasefire deal involving Western troops, a move Russia vehemently opposes. Medvedev’s statement represents a significant escalation of rhetoric, highlighting Russia’s intolerance of a Western military presence in Ukraine. While Western nations argue such a deployment would deter further Russian aggression, Russia views it as unacceptable. The potential deployment of a “coalition of the willing” force, potentially exceeding 10,000 troops, remains a point of major contention.
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