Zelenskyy Reports Over 2,000 Russian Ceasefire Violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of repeatedly violating the Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire, reporting over 2,000 breaches, including dozens of assaults and hundreds of shellings, despite Russia's pledge to halt military operations. Zelenskyy emphasized that, contrary to Russian claims, Ukrainian forces faced significant attacks, particularly in the Pokrovsk direction, and highlighted continued Russian drone usage and shelling across multiple regions. Meanwhile, Russia accused Ukraine of violating the ceasefire over 1,300 times, alleging Ukrainian attacks caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, while insisting that Russian forces adhered to the truce. Both sides exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations, with Ukraine proposing a 30-day extension to the truce, a suggestion that was met with skepticism or silence from Moscow. Western nations, including the UK and US, urged Russia to commit to a more comprehensive and lasting ceasefire. The situation underscores the deep mistrust and ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, despite official announcements of temporary truces.