Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelenki expressed skepticism over the announcement that Russian President Vladimir Putin would observe a temporary ceasefire during Easter holidays on Saturday.
After the announcement, Zelenskyy posted X that air raid alerts were sounding across Ukraine, adding that Russian attack drones had been detected in the air.
“The Shahed drone in our sky reveals Putin’s true attitude towards Easter and human life,” he wrote.
The Kremlin shared a video on Saturday in which Putin said “today, from 18:00 to 00:00, Sunday through Monday, the Russian side has been led by humanitarian considerations declaring the Easter truce.”
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Ukrainian President Voldy Mie Zelensky will speak during a briefing in Kiev, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
He later added that Russia “disregarded” the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire after Ukraine, saying it “responded aggressively.”
“If Russia is suddenly ready to be truly involved in a form of completely unconditional silence, Ukraine will act accordingly, reflecting Russia’s actions,” Zelensky said. “Silence, silence, defensive strikes in response to attack.”
He said he would suggest extending the Easter ceasefire if it actually takes hold.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia will observe a temporary Easter ceasefire. (Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik/AFP Getty Images)
“That reveals Russia’s true intentions, because 30 hours is enough to make headlines, but not for a genuine confidence building measure,” he said. “Thirty days can give peace a chance.”
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After Zelenskyy Added to x“At the moment, the Commander’s report states that Russian assault operations continue in several frontline sectors and Russian artillery fire has not subsided. Therefore, there is no trust in the words that come from Moscow, and we know very well how Moscow operates.
“The Ukrainian defence forces act rationally – respond kindly. All Russian strikes will be met with appropriate responses.”
Late Saturday, Zelensky wrote that “Putin’s Easter statement did not extend to “Kursk and Belgorod regions of Ukraine.” There he said, “A hostilities continue, and Russian attacks continue. The Russian cannons sound in a certain direction in front of them, regardless of the Russian leader’s promise of silence.”
He admitted that “in some areas the situation has become quiet.”
Zelenskyy said, “The proposal of a complete and unconditional, unconditional 30-day silence remains on the table. The answer must come from Moscow. Ukraine, along with its partners, is ready to move towards peace as constructively as possible, but the same preparations are required.”
The war has been raging for over three years, and after Russia invaded its sovereign states in February 2022, it took the lives of tens of thousands of people on both sides.
Drone video provided by Ukrainian Patrol police shows the devastation in Chashivyal, where eastern Russia is attacking. (Ukrainian Patrol Police via AP)
The announcement of the temporary ceasefire comes after President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would be signed with Ukraine in a week. Treasury Secretary Scott Becent said it would likely be signed on April 26th.
Details of the contract remain relatively unknown, Report by Bloomberg The US suggests it has eased its demand for repayment of aid in the battle for Ukraine with Russia from $300 billion to $100 billion.
On Friday, Trump said the US would “just take a pass” in Ukraine’s peace efforts if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to agree to the terms of his appointment.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Voldymee Zelenkie at the White House in Washington, DC on February 28th (Reuters/Nathan Howard)
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“For some reason, if one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we just say, ‘You’re stupid, you’re stupid, you’re scary people.’ “But hopefully, there’s no need to do that.”
Michael Dorgan of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
