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(Moscow, Russia) – The two warring countries of Russia and Ukraine are putting the blame on the other side when it comes to the continuation of shelling over the weekend. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a 30-hour ceasefire in honor of the Easter Holiday. Putin first ordered troops to the region back in February 2022 and peace talks persist in an effort to bring the three year old conflict to a close. Putin announced the plans for a temporary ceasefire beginning Saturday lasting through midnight on Sunday. However, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said that Russia was still carrying out attacks.
The corresponding proposal for a full and unconditional 30 days ceasefire has gone unanswered by Russia for 39 days. The United States made this proposal, Ukraine responded positively, but Russia ignored it.
If Russia is now suddenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 19, 2025
In response, Russia’s defense minister argued Ukraine was the one breaking the ceasefire deal, ordering drone attacks. Meanwhile both sides say fighting on the front line has been dwindling.
