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 a 30-hour Russian ceasefire declared for Easter, both sides accused each other of violations, with Ukraine reporting numerous shelling incidents and assaults. Zelenskyy, while celebrating Easter and invoking hope for peace, rejected the truce’s credibility, citing Russia’s past actions and proposing a 30-day extension instead. A prisoner exchange of 246 soldiers per side occurred, mediated by the UAE, amidst the ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy stressed Ukraine’s continued fight for peace and freedom.
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Despite Russia’s announced Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported continued Russian attacks, including the detection of Shahed drones shortly after the declared commencement. This contradicts Russia’s claim of a unilateral ceasefire contingent upon reciprocal Ukrainian actions. Ukrainian forces, meanwhile, reported maintaining their positions in Kursk and advancing in Belgorod. Despite the ceasefire declaration, Ukrainian authorities maintained warnings to citizens regarding ongoing threats of Russian attacks.
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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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