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Faithful Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Vatican City where Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in his popemobile, to Ukraine, where a temporary Easter truce with Russia appeared in doubt in parts of the nation.

The 30-hour cessation of hostilities would have been the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the war.

In a post on X today Zelensky said the Russian army was “trying to create a general impression of a ceasefire”

Ukrainian president dismisses move as ‘PR’ amid reports of strikes, while Moscow also claims breaches by Kyiv

The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.

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As bells rang out for Easter Sunday in Kyiv, local people told AFP they did not believe Moscow would keep its word by observing a truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia and Ukraine blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter ceasefire

Dozens of Ukrainians have gathered at a bombed-out church in the country’s north to celebrate Easter Sunday, doubting a ceasefire with Russia might be possible

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advance