Ceasefire Violations Continue as Ukraine and Russia Exchange Prisoners
Ukraine reports significant ceasefire violations by Russia, leading to renewed attacks and a prisoner exchange.
An unconditional ceasefire must be the first step toward peace, and this Easter made it clear that it is Russia’s actions that are prolonging the war.
Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region
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Zelenskyy repeatedly expressed his desire to extend the ceasefire for 30 days, or at least implement a partial ceasefire on civilian infrastructure.
Russia-Ukraine war rages despite talk of Easter ceasefire
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Ukrainian officials said that no deaths or injuries—or any significant material damage—had so far been reported due to renewed Russian attacks.
Russia Resumes ‘Special Military Operation’ After 30-Hour Easter Truce Expires, Moscow Says
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Moscow appears to be deliberately stalling the peace talks, betting that continued battlefield gains will bolster its position and enable it to demand greater concessions at the negotiating table.
Three people killed after Russia resumes attacks in Ukraine
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One major factor hampering the talks' progress is the long history of broken ceasefire deals, resulting in deep mistrust between the two neighbours.
Attempts to reach ceasefire in Ukraine littered with years of failure
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The swift return to major hostilities following a pause declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin comes as the United States struggles to persuade Moscow to agree on a longer-term ceasefire.
Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine as Easter ceasefire ends
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There have been no pauses in fighting since Russia launched its unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russia launches deadly aerial barrage on Ukraine as US pushes for peace plan
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In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage.
Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue
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In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage.
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In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage.
Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create 'impression of a ceasefire' while continuing attacks
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Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating an Easter ceasefire, reporting 2,935 violations including heavy shelling and drone strikes. In contrast, Russia alleged Ukraine committed 4,900 violations. Despite Zelenskyy's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire extension, Moscow hasn't responded. Both nations exchanged hundreds of prisoners on the weekend amidst rising tensions, with Ukraine stating three civilians were killed in Kherson following the ceasefire. Putin acknowledged civilian casualties but claimed military justification. Ongoing discussions hint at stalled peace talks. The situation remains tense following intensified Russian military actions across Ukraine.
Perspectives
Both Ukraine and Russia accused each other of violating the Easter ceasefire, with Ukraine reporting significant Russian assaults despite the declared truce.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed Putin's ceasefire announcement as a PR exercise, claiming the real situation on the ground contradicts the notion of a ceasefire.
The British government labeled the proposed ceasefire a 'one day stunt' and echoed concerns about Russia's lack of genuine intentions for peace.
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