Zelensky calls Putin’s words ‘empty’ as Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
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Kyiv says Russian shelling and drone activity have increased today while Moscow accused Ukraine of launching hundreds of drone attacks.

  • 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

  • mrsjmccrimmon@feddit.ukOPEnglish
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    2 months ago

    “Guided by humanitarian considerations, today from 18:00 00:00 from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side declares an Easter truce. I order that all military actions be stopped for this period.”

    Fuck this guy and his ‘humanitarian considerations’ 3 years after invading his neighour, killing its people and stealing its childen - he finally deigns to give a whole 2 days reprieve (likely to be broken) because he’s finally felt a teeney bit of pressure from t’old Donald.

    • DaddleDew@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      He used “humanitarian truces” to trick and kill Ukrainians before.

      The only reason why he does it is because he sees it as an occasion to gain an advantage somehow.

      • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Because given Russias track record, they lie about stopping with fighting. Multiple times.

        So slap me silly for being skeptical.

        • Sciaphobia@lemm.eeEnglish
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          2 months 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.

        • warm@kbin.earth
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          2 months ago

          It’s just bait anyway. If they don’t break it themselves (very likely to, given their history), they truce and then if Ukraine attacks, they go “look Ukraine attacked us when we wanted a truce!”. If Ukraine does nothing, Russia get the breather to move troops, resupply etc.

          • doctordevice@lemmy.caEnglish
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            2 months ago

            If Ukraine wants a breather they can agree to it knowing they need to stay alert for the Russians to break it.

            If Ukraine doesn’t want to play that game, they can just say “we’ll agree to a ceasefire when you leave Ukraine permanently” and carry on.