'No Trust In Words': Zelenskyy Says Russian Offensive Continues Despite Putin's 'Easter Truce'

Last Updated:April 20, 2025, 07:31 IST

It comes after Putin’s announcement of a "30-hour Easter ceasefire," directing Russian forces to pause strikes on Ukraine from 6 PM Saturday until midnight Sunday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP Image)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Russian artillery fire was ongoing in border regions of Kursk and Belgorod despite President Vladimir Putin’s proclamation of a 30-hour Easter ceasefire.

This follows Putin’s announcement of a “30-hour Easter ceasefire," directing Russian forces to pause strikes on Ukraine from 6 PM Saturday until midnight Sunday.

“As of now, according to the Commander-in-Chief’s reports, Russian assault operations continue on several frontline sectors, and Russian artillery fire has not subsided. Therefore, there is no trust in words coming from Moscow," Zelenskyy said in an X post.

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