Zelensky responds to Putin’s Easter ceasefire declaration
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed extending the 30-hour Easter ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Ukraine is prepared to extend the truce if Moscow reciprocates. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine would only observe the ceasefire if Russia adheres to it, saying, "Silence in response to silence, strikes in response to strikes."
Putin had earlier declared a temporary ceasefire from 6:00 pm on Saturday until midnight on April 21, with instructions for Russian forces to remain alert and ready to respond to any violations by Ukrainian troops. Putin also referenced a previous US-brokered 30-day moratorium on energy infrastructure attacks, which the Russian Ministry of Defense claims Ukraine violated approximately 100 times.
In his response, Zelensky criticized the ceasefire as an attempt to "play with human lives" and questioned Russia's intentions, noting that "Russian assault activities" were still ongoing at various locations along the front lines. While reports on the situation's status varied, RT correspondent Andrey Filatov reported violations of the ceasefire within an hour of its commencement, with Ukrainian forces using drones and artillery to target Russian positions.
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