Ukraine, Russia Trade Accusations as Ceasefire Ends

After the end of Russia's Easter ceasefire, Russian forces launched intensified airstrikes and drone attacks across Ukrainian regions including Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties and significant infrastructure damage. President Zelenskyy condemned the Russian ceasefire as a 'sham' and expressed openness to a partial ceasefire focused on protecting civilian infrastructure, while firmly rejecting Russian claims to occupied territories. Both Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating the truce, with Ukraine reporting nearly 3,000 breaches by Russia and Moscow alleging thousands of Ukrainian attacks. The renewed violence has increased civilian fears and highlighted the fragile state of the conflict. International diplomatic efforts, including upcoming talks in London with the U.S., U.K., France, and Ukraine, seek to broker a ceasefire and work toward lasting peace. The situation remains tense and uncertain as hostilities continue on multiple fronts.