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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to give the false impression that a ceasefire is in effect.
He noted that, despite claims of a truce, Russian forces were still carrying out sporadic offensives and attempting to inflict damage on Ukrainian positions in certain regions.
In a message posted on his X account on Sunday, the Ukrainian leader referenced a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi regarding the battlefield situation as of 6:00 a.m., which recorded 59 incidents of shelling and five separate attacks by Russian troops across multiple parts of the front.
This message followed an announcement made a day earlier by President Putin, declaring that Russia would halt “all military operations” in what was described as an “Easter truce” in Ukraine.
An update posted on the Kremlin’s Telegram channel detailed that the ceasefire would begin at 6:00 p.m. local time (4:00 p.m. UK time) and continue through Monday.
Despite this declaration, Zelenskyy reported that between Saturday evening and Sunday, there were 387 documented artillery strikes and 19 assaults by Russian forces.
He also revealed that Russia had deployed drones 290 times during that period.
Zelenskyy stressed the importance of Russia adhering completely to the terms of the ceasefire.
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He also reiterated that Ukraine’s offer to begin and prolong the ceasefire for an additional 30 days beyond midnight remains open.
“Across various frontline directions, there have already been 59 cases of Russian shelling and 5 assaults by Russian units.
“In the Kursk region, Russian forces conducted artillery strikes and used drones.
“Between 6:00 p.m. yesterday and midnight today, there were 387 instances of shelling and 19 assaults by Russian forces. Drones were used by Russians 290 times.
“Overall, as of Easter morning, we can state that the Russian army is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, while in some areas still continuing isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine. Russia must fully comply with the conditions of the ceasefire.
“Ukraine’s proposal to implement and extend the ceasefire for 30 days after midnight tonight remains on the table. We will act in accordance with the actual situation on the ground,” part of Zelenskyy’s statement read.
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