Zelensky Claims Russia Is Still Firing on Ukraine Despite Easter Ceasefire: ‘There Is No Trust’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that Russian troops are still firing at Ukraine despite the Kremlin having agreed to a ceasefire for Easter.

“If Russia is now suddenly ready to truly engage in a format of full and unconditional silence, Ukraine will act accordingly — mirroring Russia’s actions. Silence in response to silence, defensive strikes in response to attacks,” wrote Zelenskyy. “If a complete ceasefire truly takes hold, Ukraine proposes extending it beyond the Easter day of April 20. That is what will reveal Russia’s true intentions — because 30 hours is enough to make headlines, but not for genuine confidence-building measures. Thirty days could give peace a chance.”

“As of now, according to the commander-in-chief reports, Russian assault operations continue on several frontline sectors, and Russian artillery fire has not subsided,” Zelenskyy posted on X on Saturday. “Therefore, there is no trust in words coming from Moscow.”

Zelensky pointed out that, last month, Russia rejected a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S. government. He continued to state that if Moscow were to “truly engage in a format of full and unconditional silence, Ukraine will act accordingly—mirroring Russia’s actions”.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an “Easter Truce” which was to begin at 6 pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight on Sunday. Putin stated that he wanted to pause fighting due to “humanitarian considerations,” expecting Ukraine to agree as a test to whether or not Kyiv was dedicated to peace.

Russia has broken multiple ceasefires since it covertly invaded Ukraine in 2014. Furthermore, the Kremlin has refused to implement a month-long pause in fighting the Trump administration proposed over a month ago, which Ukraine has already agreed to.