Ukraine Says Russia Violated Easter Truce

Ukraine has accused Russia of violating the Easter truce by launching an attack in the eastern region of Donbas. The truce had been agreed upon by both sides in order to reduce tensions and allow for the peaceful observance of the Easter holiday.

According to Ukrainian officials, Russian-backed separatists launched an attack on Ukrainian positions near the village of Shumy in the Donetsk region. The attack reportedly involved the use of heavy artillery and resulted in the death of at least four Ukrainian soldiers. The Ukrainian military responded with its own artillery fire in order to repel the attack.

This latest incident comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement that was brokered in 2015. The conflict in eastern Ukraine, which began in 2014, has resulted in the deaths of over 13,000 people and has displaced millions of others.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and called on Russia to uphold its commitments to the ceasefire agreement. He also called on the international community to condemn Russia’s actions and support Ukraine in its efforts to end the conflict.

Russia has denied any involvement in the attack and has accused Ukraine of provoking the violence. The Kremlin has also accused Ukraine of failing to uphold its own commitments under the ceasefire agreement.

The United States and European Union have both expressed concern over the recent escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine. They have called on both sides to de-escalate the situation and work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

The Easter truce was meant to provide a brief respite from the violence in eastern Ukraine, but this latest incident has once again highlighted the fragility of the ceasefire agreement. It remains to be seen whether both sides will be able to uphold their commitments and work towards a lasting peace in the region.