Putin's 30‑hour truce falters, Zelensky seeks 30 days
Vladimir Putin announced an Easter truce that was supposed to last for 30 hours. Despite this, the Ukrainian side reported ongoing attacks. President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed extending the truce to 30 days, appealing for a longer cessation of hostilities.
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- Vladimir Putin announced a 30-hour Easter truce.
- The Ukrainians reported ongoing Russian attacks.
- Volodymyr Zelensky proposed extending the truce to 30 days.
On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an Easter truce that was supposed to be in effect starting at 6:00 PM Moscow time for 30 hours. However, despite this declaration, Ukrainians reported continuous attacks by the Russian army.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the truce proposal by suggesting it be extended to 30 days. According to "Ukrinform," Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire if Russia also agrees.
What's happening with the Easter truce?
As reported by "Reuters," European Commission spokeswoman Anitta Hipper firmly emphasized in her statement that Russia remains the aggressor in the ongoing armed conflict against Ukraine.
She noted that the European Union will be able to assess the credibility and effectiveness of the ceasefire announced by Moscow only when the hostilities truly cease. The British Foreign Ministry shared a similar stance, calling on Russia for a full and lasting ceasefire.
In the backdrop of these declarations, the war continues. For over three years, it has been claiming more victims and leading to massive destruction of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The international community continues to call for an end to the aggression.
