Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations - Reuters
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations Reuters
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"promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Zelenskyy renewed his Easter ceasefire offer."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
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Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Vyacheslav Gladkov is the governor of Russia's Belgorod region.
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Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a 32-hour ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin for Orthodox Easter, with Ukraine reporting 2,299 violations and Russia reporting 1,971.
Despite a Kremlin-declared 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, Ukraine reports ongoing Russian drone attacks, indicating the truce is not being observed.
A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has come into force, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Kyiv would respect it if Moscow did.
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