Putin's Easter truce falters as Russian shelling persists
Volodymyr Zelensky shared a report from the chief commander on social media, highlighting the situation at the front following the declared 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 states.
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.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, reported that despite the "Easter truce" declared by Vladimir Putin, the Russians are still shelling.
This information is corroborated 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," the report notes. "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 available, with the decision resting on Moscow. "Ukraine, together with our partners, is ready to move toward peace as constructively as possible, but same readiness is required from Russia," the statement reads.
"The sole cause of this war and of its prolongation lies in Russia," he writes.
