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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tara Cobham and Jabed Ahmed

Zelensky accuses Russia of ongoing attacks hours into ‘Easter truce’

Russia Volodymyr Zelenksyy Ukraine
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 30-hour Easter “truce” in Ukraine, citing humanitarian reasons.
  • But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the truce, accusing Russian forces of continuing attacks in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, Russian areas where Ukrainian troops have crossed the border into.
  • Zelensky stated that while Ukraine would adhere to the truce, they were prepared to repel any violations.
  • He also mentioned that a previous 30-day ceasefire agreed to by Ukraine was rejected by Russia.
  • A large prisoner exchange occurred on Saturday, with both sides returning hundreds of captured service members.

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Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine war as Zelensky accuses Russia of continuing attacks

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