Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky and Putin accuse each other of breaking ‘Easter truce’
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The accusations come after Russia’s President Putin announced a surprise 30-hour ceasefire on Saturday.

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin [announces an "Easter truce’’ in Ukraine according to reports

  • Putin says there will be a temporary end to hostilities from 18:00 Moscow time (16:00 BST) today until midnight on 21 April (22:00 BST)

  • Putin adds he assumes Ukraine will follow the truce and [Russian troops are ready to repel any possible violations

  • It is unclear whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted the terms of the truce

  • This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to “pass” on Ukraine peace talks if no progress was made on a deal

  • Sciaphobia@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Only a fool would trust Putin to honor a cease fire, so even if it’s true and is honored, no Ukrainian is going to be able to relax. Meaningless gesture backed by a history of breaking such agreements.