Zelenskyy says Ukraine urges Russia to prolong ceasefire beyond Easter

According to him, Ukraine will adhere to the silence regime and will act exclusively in a mirror manner. The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean the absence of Ukrainian responses.

Zelenskyy noted that the Ukrainian army is ready for any development of events at the front.

“Ukraine has repeatedly proposed various ceasefire formats to Russia, and we believe that Easter should be a time of silence and safety. A ceasefire on Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal,” the president emphasized.

He also discussed with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi the actions of Ukrainian units under ceasefire conditions.

“Information about the symmetrical nature of our actions and the possible extension of the ceasefire beyond Easter has also been communicated to the Russian side,” Zelenskyy added.

Easter ceasefire

Russian president Vladimir Putin decided on a ceasefire with Ukraine for Easter. It will be in effect from 4 pm on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12.

The head of the Kremlin has already ordered his Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to “halt hostilities in all directions” for this period.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for mirror steps in response to the Easter truce announced by Russia.

Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine has repeatedly proposed a ceasefire for the Easter holidays and will now act accordingly.

Earlier, Russia stated it would not extend the Easter truce. At the same time, the Kremlin named a cynical condition under which “peace can come today.”