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Russia-Ukraine Easter Ceasefire Violations

Russia-Ukraine Easter Ceasefire Violations

The fragile truce, agreed upon by Presidents Zelensky and Putin, has failed to provide a meaningful pause in the hostilities as the war enters its fifth year.

Ukrainian officials stated that Russian shelling continued in several sectors, undermining the religious holiday's spirit of peace.

Conversely, Russian governors in Kursk and Belgorod reported injuries to civilians from Ukrainian drone strikes.

The failure of the holiday ceasefire highlights the deep mistrust and ongoing intensity of the conflict.

Ukraine Juan Antonio Segal, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe
Russia
Country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019
Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
Kursk
City in the south-west of Russia