"Russians proceed to fire in all directions, as before," said Andry Kowalenko, Head of the Centre for Combating Disinformation at the National safety and Defence Council of Ukraine. Russian attacks proceed despite Vladimir Putin's “Easter truce”, which entered into force at 18 Moscow time (17 in Poland – ed.).
The decision to temporarily suspend the fighting by Russian soldiers was announced by Vladimir Putin during a gathering in the Kremlin with Chief of Staff of the Russian Federation General Walerij Gierasimov.
– With humanitarian reasons, the Russian side Announces an Easter truce present from 6:00 to 00:00 from Sunday to Monday. I'm ordering a cease-fire for this period. We're assuming that Ukrainian side will follow our example said the Russian President.
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– At the same time, our troops must be ready to defy possible violations of ceasefire and provocation from the enemy, and any aggressive action on his part – he added.
War in Ukraine. Andrij Kovalenko on breaking Putin's order
On the implementation of the Easter truce, Mr Kowalenko spoke on social media. Head of the Centre for Combating Disinformation at the National safety and Defence Council of Ukraine has revealed that he has information that indicates that the Russians are inactive in combat activities.
‘Russians Still firing in all directions.As before. First of all in the east," he wrote.
Reports were besides confirmed by the author of the "Officer+" channel, a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier named Alex.
‘Our position has just been fired on. Very close through respective departments. specified a truce," he said.
"Easter truce". Head of the Ministry of abroad Affairs of Ukraine about Putin's decision: He cannot be believed
On the subject of the Easter truce announced by the Kremel leader, Minister for abroad Affairs of Ukraine Andrij Sybiha. The diplomat admitted that Kiev would watch closely the actions of the Russians, but it is not expected that the ceasefire would actually be respected.
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"Now Putin has made a message about his alleged readiness to ceasefire. 30 hours alternatively of 30 days. Unfortunately, we have experience erstwhile his statements did not match his actions. We know his words You can't believe it and we'll look at it.“ He stressed.
"We want Russian forces to truly hold fire in all directions. We besides call on all our partners and the global community to stay vigilant. Only deeds, not words, show the truth“ He added.
