Russia is creating 'impression of a ceasefire' while continuing attacks, Zelensky says

Putin tantalises Ukraine with a truce, but rejects ceasefire on the ground

Easter truce halted long-range attacks while US says it has presented both sides with the outlines of a ‘lasting peace’.

How well did Russia comply with the announced ceasefire? During Easter Sunday, the SvD made its way into the besieged frontline town of Pokrovsk -- where it becomes clear that the war never took a break.

Zelensky proposes to extend the truce, which was not observed — review of the situation: EADaily

EADaily, April 21st, 2025. Over the past day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have repeatedly violated the Easter truce, striking with drones and artillery. They tried 12 times to break into the territory of Belgorod region: 5 assault groups advanced to Popovka and Demidovka, as well as two towards the village of Hoptarovka…

Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia had violated the ceasefire almost three thousand times during the weekend. Earlier, Moscow accused Kiev of attacking the oblasts of Belgorod, Briansk and Kursk.

Despite the so-called “Easter truce” promised by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Russian troops continued shelling and assaults on the northern border.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an ’impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue

Despite Vladimir Putin’s declaration of an Easter ceasefire, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian forces had recorded 59 instances of Russian shelling and five assaults by units along the front line, as well as dozens of drone strikes