UK urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire, not brief truce
The United Kingdom urges Russia to agree to a lasting ceasefire with Ukraine, rather than a short-term truce. This appeal follows Vladimir Putin's announcement of an Easter truce intended to last only 30 hours.
What do you need to know?
- The United Kingdom calls for a lasting ceasefire: The British Foreign Ministry has urged Russia to commit to a complete ceasefire with Ukraine, rather than limiting it to a short-term truce.
- Putin's Easter truce: Vladimir Putin announced an Easter truce expected to last 30 hours.
- Continuation of attacks: Despite the declaration of the truce, Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian positions.
Will Russia agree to a full ceasefire?
The United Kingdom has expressed its stance on the conflict in Ukraine, emphasising that Russia should agree to a full ceasefire, not limit it to a one-day truce.
"Ukraine has committed to a full ceasefire. We urge Russia to do the same," said a spokesman for the British Foreign Ministry. He added that a halt 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 emphasised.
"Russian artillery still heard." Ukraine on the frontline situation
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 Centre at Ukraine's National Security and Defence 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.
