"Silence in consequence to silence, punches in defence of punches. If there is indeed complete silence, Ukraine proposes to extend it beyond the end of Easter, i.e. April 20th," wrote Volodymyr Zelenski referring to the “ Easter truce” announced by Vladimir Putin. According to the president of Ukraine, the duration of the ceasefire should be extended to 30 days.
The entry for the alleged suspension appeared on the authoritative channels of the president of Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenski recalled that Russia had not responded to the US ceasefire initiative for 30 days. Today's decision by Vladimir Putin, according to the Ukrainian leader, if it actually works, then Ukraine will besides not carry out combat actions.
"An appropriate proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire remained unanswered from Russia for 39 days. The United States made this proposal, Ukraine responded positively, but Russia ignored it," Zelenski wrote.
Kiev responds to the Kremlin's “retirement”. Zelenski makes a proposal
Further, the president of Ukraine proposed that, in the event of a complete ceasefire on Easter, extend them for another 30 days.
"This will uncover Russia's actual intentions – due to the fact that 30 hours is adequate to scope the front pages of newspapers, but not the real means of building trust. 30 days could give peace a chance," he said.
SEE: Putin’s “Easter Truce”. Russian troops proceed to attack
Ukrainian leader recalled that so far, according to reports of the Chief Commander, Russian assault operations proceed on respective sections of front linesand the Russian artillery shelling continued.
“Therefore, there is no assurance in the words coming from Moscow. We know besides well how Moscow manipulates, and we're prepared for anything. Ukraine's defence forces will act rationally – responding in nature. all Russian attack will meet with the right answer," the president said.
Putin is announcing a truce. Ukrainians study further attacks
President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced unexpectedly on Saturday that Easter truce will start at 17 Polish time and last for 30 hours.
"The consequence to the Easter truce will show how sincere Kiev's ability and desire to participate in peace talks are," he said.
Shortly thereafter, the Ukrainians informed of the Russians' firing on their position.
SEE: Putin's urgent decision. There's an answer from the Ukrainian president.
The announcement of the Easter ceasefire besides issued the Russian Ministry of Defence. ‘On the eve of Easter, all group commanders in the peculiar military operation region issued a ceasefire order from 18:00 Moscow time 19 April to 00:00 Moscow time 21 April“ – it was handed over.
