"Despite the fact that Ukraine has declared that its actions in consequence to Russia are symmetrical, starting at 10 a.m. (9 Polish time — PAP) There has been an increase in the number of Russian shellings and (accidents) the occupier uses kamikaze drones. In terms of FPV drones alone, there was a double increase," said Zelenski. As previously explained by the spokesperson of the Ukrainian Operational and strategical Group of Croatia, Lieutenant Colonel Nazar Voloszyn, Ukrainian military is conducting a defensive operation and reacting only to the actions of the Russian side.
“We are conducting a defensive operation and responding only to enemy attacks and assaults, as well as to its firing on our positions,” said Wołoszyn.
According to the President, on Sunday mornings, the Russian army conducts the most active operations in Pokrów and Siewierski directions in east Ukraine. "Russian dense weapons are inactive utilized on these and any another sections of the front. 26 Russian assault operations were reported between midnight and 12 noon’ “The head of the Ukrainian state informed.
“In fact, Putin does not full control his army, or (this) situation shows that Russia does not aim to actually prosecute the end of the war. They only request favourable PR in the media," said Zelenski.
According to the president, alternatively of broadcasting the Moscow Easter services on TV, force should be exerted on the Kremlin to truly agree to a full ceasefire and to keep it for at least 30 days after Easter. "Give a chance to diplomacy" “The politician appealed.
Easter truce with Ukraine. Russia continues its attacks
Putin announced on Saturday an Easter truce in the war against Ukraine, which, according to his words, is to be in force for 30 hours — from 17 p.m. Polish time to 23 p.m. on Sunday. Shortly after the designated time of the truce, the head of the Ukrainian government's Anti-Disinformation Centre Andrij Kujeenko reported that Russian forces proceed to attack Ukrainian positions.
