After Putin’s announcement
Ukraine also ready for ceasefire over Easter
The Ukrainian President Selenskyj has agreed to take a ceasefire over Easter – even if Russia sticks to it. And he makes another suggestion.
The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj has agreed to a ceasefire about Easter if Russia should also stick to it. “If Russia is suddenly ready to really get involved in a format of complete and unconditional silence (weapons), Ukraine will act accordingly – and thus reflect Russia’s actions,” wrote Selenskyj on Saturday evening in the online service X.
The corresponding proposal for a full and unconditional 30 Days Ceasefire has gone unanswered by Russia for 39 Days. The United States Made This proposal, Ukraine responded positively, but Russia Ignored it.
If Russia is nowenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and …
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At the same time, he emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin had already broken his ceasefire announcement: “The Russian attacks on several front sections are ongoing, and the Russian artillery fire did not subside”. The authorities reported air alarm from the east and south of Ukraine.
Selenskyj suggests longer ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
Selenskyj also suggests an extension of the fire break by 30 days. “If the full fire break actually lasts, Ukraine proposes an extension beyond April 20,” Wolodymyr Selenskyj wrote on on the X. “That would show Russia’s true intentions – because 30 hours are enough for headlines, but not for real confidence -building measures,” added the president. “30 days would give peace a chance.”
Putin surprisingly announced an “Easter tapestry” on Saturday from 5 p.m. CEST until Sunday 11 p.m. CEST. He asked Ukraine to also put up the weapons during this period.
Note: This article has been updated and further information was added.
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Source: Stern
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