‘Shahedy in our sky is Putin's actual attitude towards Easter and people's lives," stated the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski, adding that the Ukrainian air defence resisted another attack by Russian unmanned forces. ‘30 hours alternatively of 30 days. Unfortunately, we have a long past of his statements that do not fit his actions" - added the head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs of Ukraine Andry Sybiha.
Due to Putin's fresh effort to play with people's lives in Ukraine, an air alarm was announced. At 17:15 a.m. (16:15 Polish time) Russian assault drones were spotted in our sky. The Ukrainian air defence and aviation have already begun defensive action. Shahedy in our sky is Putin's actual attitude to Easter and people's lives
“Zelenski stressed in the social media entry.
He besides informed that according to the study given to him by General Alexander Syrski of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, “our forces present were inactive active in the Kursk Oblast (in Russia – PAP) and held positions.”
In the Belarus region (also in Russia) our troops have advanced and increased our control zone
said the president.
‘We know that you cannot trust his words”
Ukrainian abroad Minister Andrij Sybiha besides referred to Putin's declaration about the Easter truce.
Putin released a message of alleged readiness to ceasefire. 30 hours alternatively of 30 days. Unfortunately, we have a long past of his statements that do not fit his actions. We know you can't trust his words and we'll look at the actions, not the words.
— noted in the entry on X. (https://tinyurl.com/yc4rk97f)
Sybiha stressed that Ukraine's position remained clear and consistent, and during the talks in Jeddah on 11 March, the Ukrainian side unconditionally agreed to the US proposal for a full ceasefire for 30 days.
Russia refused, and it has been 39 days since then," said Sybiha.
(At that time – PAP) the Moscow government imposed various conditions and increased panic against Ukraine, civilians and civilian infrastructure throughout the country (...) We want Russian forces to actually hold fire in all directions
He stressed.
Sybiha besides called on all Ukrainian partners and the global community to stay vigilant.
Only deeds, not words, show the truth: this war began and continues only due to Russia
“ He concluded.
Putin's Easter truce
Putin announced earlier that at 18 (17 Polish time) an Easter truce would begin in the war with Ukraine. The suspension of the fights is due until midnight (23 in Poland) from Sunday to Monday.
The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that the truce order had already been handed over to all the commanders of troops fighting Ukraine. The communication states that Russian troops will follow the truce if the Ukrainian side does the same.
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