Zelenskyy accuses Russia of faking a ceasefire as attacks persist despite Putin’s Easter truce announcement.
In Short
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of falsely claiming a ceasefire as attacks persist, reporting multiple incidents of shelling and assaults despite Putin’s temporary truce announcement.
Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s offer to extend a truce while emphasising the need for Russia to respect ceasefire conditions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of falsely portraying a ceasefire situation. Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent declaration of a unilateral temporary truce for Easter, attacks have continued.
Zelenskyy stated that while there may be an impression of a ceasefire, Russian forces are still attempting to advance and cause damage. He reported 59 instances of shelling and five assaults by Russian units over the weekend, alongside numerous drone strikes.
The president highlighted the importance of Russia adhering to ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine’s offer to extend the truce for an additional 30 days starting from midnight. He confirmed that this proposal remains open and that actions would be based on the situation on the ground.
Easter truce
In the Kherson region, officials claimed that Ukrainian forces continued their offensive, claiming attacks on civilian areas, which they asserted violated the Easter truce. This statement came from Moscow-appointed governor Vladimir Saldo.
Putin announced the ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, set to last from 6 p.m. on Saturday to midnight following Easter Sunday. However, he did not specify details regarding monitoring the ceasefire or its implications for airstrikes or ongoing ground battles.
The announcement followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are progressing.
