Ukraine says Russian attacks on front lines continue despite Putin’s ‘Easter truce’

Published April 19, 2025 3:52pm ET



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that Russia is continuing its attacks on the front lines even after a pause on fighting lasting until Monday was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin just this morning.

Putin announced an “Easter truce” on Saturday that would see a pause in fighting from 6 p.m. local time Saturday until 12 a.m. on Monday. Zelensky responded to the announcement by noting that drone attacks were launched just 45 minutes before the start of the truce.

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