Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour “Easter truce” that was announced by the Russian president on Saturday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Ukraine’s front line had been hit by more than 46 Russian assaults since the start of the day on Sunday. The BBC has not independently verified these figures.
In response, Russia’s defence ministry said it had “repelled” attempted assaults by Ukraine and accused Kyiv of launching hundreds of drones and shells, according to state media sources.
On Saturday, Putin said there would be an end to all hostilities from 16:00 BST on Saturday until 22:00 BST (midnight in Moscow) on Sunday. Kyiv said it would also adhere.
“For this period, I order all military actions to cease,” Putin said in his announcement.
Source: BBC | Language: English