Easter truce shattered as Russian strikes persist
Volodymyr Zelensky shared on social media a report from the chief commander regarding the situation at the front following the announced Easter ceasefire. "Russian artillery can still be heard in certain directions of the front, regardless of the Russian leader’s promise of silence. Russian drones are in use. In some areas, the situation has become quieter," the report reads.
Vladimir Putin called for an "Easter truce." He declared that Russia would cease all military activities from 6:00 PM Moscow time on 19 April to midnight on 21 April.
The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Andriy Kovalenko, announced that despite the "Easter truce" declared by Vladimir Putin, the Russians are still shelling.
This information is confirmed by the chief commander's report, which the Ukrainian president shared on social media. "Kursk and Belgorod regions — Easter statements by Putin did not extend to this territory," it reads. "Hostilities continue, and Russian strikes persist," adds the chief commander.
"Russian artillery can still be heard in certain directions of the front, regardless of the Russian leader's promise of silence. Russian drones are in use. In some areas, the situation has become quieter," the report conveyed.
"The only cause of the war is Russia"
Zelensky reminds that the proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire is still on the table, and the decision is up to Moscow. "Ukraine, together with our partners, is ready to move toward peace as constructively as possible, but same readiness is required from Russia," it reads.
"The sole cause of this war and of its prolongation lies in Russia," he writes.
