Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire 2,000 times

theguardian.comPublished: 4/20/2025

Summary

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin's Easter ceasefire as a public relations ploy, accusing Russian forces of continuing attacks despite the supposed truce. Ukraine reported over two thousand violations, including assaults in Toretsk and Zoria village, where civilians were injured. Zelenskyy criticized Fox Television for mislabeling Kyiv as Russian territory during Putin's Easter coverage, urging media focus on pressuring Moscow for a genuine ceasefire. Meanwhile, the US considers recognizing Crimea as Russian, causing frustration in Ukraine as they seek diplomatic solutions to end the conflict.