UK urges Russia for full ceasefire amid ongoing attacks

• The United Kingdom calls for a lasting ceasefire: The British foreign ministry has urged Russia to agree to a complete ceasefire with Ukraine, instead of limiting it to a one-day truce.
• Putin's Easter truce: Vladimir Putin announced an Easter truce that is to last 30 hours.
• Continuation of attacks: Despite the announcement of the truce, Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian positions.

The United Kingdom has clarified its position on the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that Russia should agree to a full ceasefire, not limiting it to a one-day truce.

"Ukraine has committed to a full ceasefire. We urge Russia to do the same," a spokesman for the British foreign ministry said. He added that a pause in fighting would allow negotiations to take place, leading to a just and lasting peace.

"Now is the moment for Putin to show he is serious about peace by ending his horrible invasion," the spokesman emphasized.

On Saturday, Vladimir Putin called for an "Easter truce." He announced that Russia "will suspend all military actions from 6:00 PM Moscow time on 19 April to midnight on 21 April."

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Anti-Disinformation Center at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, reported that despite Vladimir Putin's announcement of the "Easter truce," the Russians continue their 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," the chief commander adds.

"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.