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as posted by the channelAli Miraj takes your calls on what the Kremlin's strategy is for Ukraine and the world:
Zelenskyy has accused Russia of launching 446 shells at Ukraine in the hours after the Kremlin promised to “cease all military operations” until Monday.
Taking to social media on Sunday, the Ukrainian leader slammed Russia for violating the so-called “Easter truce”, saying Putin’s "assault operations continue" on the frontline, appearing to directly contradict the Kremlin’s pledge.
It comes as Britain urged Russia on Saturday to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, "not just a one-day pause", its foreign ministry insisted on Saturday.
Writing on Sunday morning, Zelenskyy said: “Everywhere our warriors are responding as the enemy deserves, based on the specific combat situation. Ukraine will continue to act symmetrically.
“Between 6:00 p.m. yesterday and midnight today, there were 387 instances of shelling and 19 assaults by Russian forces. Drones were used by Russians 290 times.
“Overall, as of Easter morning, we can state that the Russian army is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, while in some areas still continuing isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine.
“Russia must fully comply with the conditions of the ceasefire. Ukraine’s proposal to implement and extend the ceasefire for 30 days after midnight tonight remains on the table. We will act in accordance with the actual situation on the ground.”
In total, Zelenskyy claims, Russia launched at least 446 missile and drone strikes at Ukraine since announcing a temporary “ceasefire.”
Russia hit back with its own accusation, alleging Ukraine breached the ceasefire on Sunday morning.
On Saturday, Zelenskyy highlighted the apparent hypocrisy of the situation, noting a "proposal for a full and unconditional 30 days ceasefire" put forward by his country "has gone unanswered by Russia for 39 days".
It followed an earlier 'olive branch' announcement by the Russian leader on Saturday, with Moscow announcing it hoped Ukraine "will follow our example" by laying down its weapons.
The move by Russia follows Donald Trump echoing his Secretary of State in warning both parties that the US would "walk away" from ceasefire talks if progress couldn't be made in the coming days.
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