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Russia refuses to extend Easter ceasefire
2025-04-21 00:02:30 / BOTA
The 30-hour ceasefire for Easter Sunday between Russia and Ukraine was not fully respected, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The ceasefire was suddenly and unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 19. However, both sides reported attacks on Easter Sunday.
Russian authorities reported at least three explosions in the occupied Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on the morning of April 20. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Kiev carried out 48 drone attacks on targets in Russia and the occupied territories overnight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that Russian forces had continued bombing and attacks along the front line, despite Putin's empty words about a brief ceasefire on the occasion of Easter.
Although there were calls to extend the ceasefire beyond Easter Sunday, the Kremlin refused.
Meanwhile, attention will shift to London this week, where US, European and Ukrainian officials have agreed to meet to continue discussions on the war in Ukraine. The London meeting was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron, following a meeting of top diplomats in Paris on Thursday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were constructive. But a day later, he caused concern when he said the US could "withdraw" if the peace negotiations fail.
"We're not going to keep flying all over the world and having meeting after meeting after meeting if there's no progress," Rubio said.
His stance was later reiterated by President Trump, who has so far said that he is the only politician in the world who can end the war.
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