"We gotta see first." Another reaction to the Easter truce

On Saturday Vladimir Putin announced Easter truce..which assumes that the fighting will be stopped by midnight from Sunday to Monday. Although the decision was to enter into force hours ago, Ukraine informs that occupation attacks are inactive being recordedAnd all now and then, there's an anti-aircraft alarm in any circuits.

The European Commission, among others, reacted to the Russian President's move, in addition to Kiev.

War in Ukraine. European Commission on Easter truce

– Russia has experience as an aggressor, so first we request to see the actual halting of aggression and clear action for a permanent ceasefire," said European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper.

She besides recalled that more than a period has passed since Ukraine agreed to unconditional ceasefire. With specified a proposal came the United States during talks in Jeddah in March, but Moscow did not accept the offer, setting further conditions.

– Russia could halt this war at any minute if it truly wanted to.. We proceed to support Ukraine in its quest for a long-term, just and comprehensive peace," stressed the EC spokesperson.

Easter truce. UK MFA calls on Russia to suspend its arms

The United Kingdom besides reacted to Vladimir Putin's declaration. Ministry of abroad Affairs of that country urged Russia "to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, not only to a one-day pause".

Moreover, the UK Ministry of abroad Affairs estimated that a break in fighting would allow negotiations to guarantee a lasting and equitable peace.

“Now is the time for Vladimir Putin to show that he is serious about peace, ending his terrible invasion” – added in the release.

Previously, the head of the Ukrainian MFA Andry Sybiha stressed that Vladimir Putin's words cannot be trusted, so Kiev will “look at actions, not words”. "We want Russian forces to actually halt attacks on all directions," he added.

Source: Reuters, Interia