Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia of breaking the Easter ceasefire announced by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Earlier on Saturday, Putin declared a unilateral Easter truce for the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, reported Xinhua.
The truce was scheduled to start from 6:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) on Saturday and last until midnight on Sunday into Monday (2100 GMT on Sunday).
"I have ordered a complete cessation of hostilities during this period," Putin was quoted by the Kremlin's Telegram account as saying at a meeting with Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov.
Putin also noted that Russia hopes Ukraine will follow suit and cease hostilities during the period.
"Our armed forces must remain on high alert to repel possible ceasefire violations, provocations and any aggressive actions by the enemy," the Russian president added.
Meanwhile, Zelensky on Saturday said Ukraine would respond any ceasefire by Russia but accused the Russian forces of continuing attacks.
“We are documenting the actual situation on all directions. The Kursk and Belgorod regions — Easter statements by Putin did not extend to this territory. Hostilities continue, and Russian strikes persist. Russian artillery can still be heard in certain directions of the front, regardless of the Russian leader's promise of silence,” the Ukrainian President wrote in a post on his social media platform X referring to a report by the Commander-in-Chief.
He said that Russian drones were in use. In some areas, the situation has become quieter.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
