Zelenskyy says Russia has intensified shelling despite ‘Easter truce’ as Moscow also accuses Ukraine of breaching ceasefire – live

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advanceIn a new post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had launched 26 assaults from midnight up until midday local time (0900 GMT).Citing a battlefield update from Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s military chief, Zelenskky noted an increase in Russian shelling and the use of kamikaze drones.We are documenting every Russian violation of its self-declared commitment to a full ceasefire for the Easter period and are prepared to provide the necessary information to our partners. In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage. It’s a good thing, at least, that there were no air raid sirens. Continue reading...

Apr 20, 2025 - 12:00
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Zelenskyy says Russia has intensified shelling despite ‘Easter truce’ as Moscow also accuses Ukraine of breaching ceasefire – live

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advance

In a new post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia had launched 26 assaults from midnight up until midday local time (0900 GMT).

Citing a battlefield update from Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukraine’s military chief, Zelenskky noted an increase in Russian shelling and the use of kamikaze drones.

We are documenting every Russian violation of its self-declared commitment to a full ceasefire for the Easter period and are prepared to provide the necessary information to our partners.

In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage. It’s a good thing, at least, that there were no air raid sirens. Continue reading...