19.04.2025 19:50
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that despite the ceasefire declared by Putin for the Easter holiday, Russian drones have been detected over Ukraine. Zelensky said, "Air raid alarms are currently sounding across Ukraine. This situation shows Putin's true intentions. Our forces are holding their positions in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, our progress continues in Belgorod."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a statement following Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a ceasefire for Easter, "Currently, air raid alarms are sounding across Ukraine. The Shahed drones in our sky clearly reveal Putin's true attitude towards Easter and human life."
ZELENSKY: OUR FORCES ARE PROTECTING THEIR POSITIONS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made statements following Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a ceasefire for Easter. In a post on his social media account, Zelensky mentioned that he received a report from Chief of General Staff General Oleksandr Syrskyi, stating, "Today, our forces continued their activities in the Kursk region and are protecting their positions. In the Belgorod region, our fighters have made progress and expanded our control area."
"WE DETECTED RUSSIAN DRONES"
Pointing out that Putin made another attempt to "play with human life," Zelensky said, "Currently, air raid alarms are sounding across Ukraine. At 17:15 local time, Russian attack drones were detected in our sky. Ukrainian air defense systems and air forces have mobilized to protect us. The Shahed drones in our sky clearly reveal Putin's true attitude towards Easter and human life," he stated.
PUTIN ANNOUNCED A CEASEFIRE
According to a statement made by the Kremlin earlier in the morning, after listening to Chief of General Staff Gerasimov's report on the situation at the front line, Putin said, "The Russian side announces a ceasefire for Easter from 18:00 today until midnight on Monday. I order the cessation of all military operations during this period. We expect the Ukrainian side to follow our example. At the same time, our troops must be ready to repel any potential ceasefire violations and provocations by the enemy."