Easter Truce Falters as Violations Reported
An Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine came into effect on Saturday, but signs of instability appeared almost immediately, raising doubts about its effectiveness. Just 38 minutes after the truce began, air raid sirens were reported in the Kharkiv region of north-eastern Ukraine. Since then, both officials and military sources have recorded several violations along the front line, although no major missile or drone strikes have been confirmed. The temporary pause in fighting is expected to last until Easter Monday, offering civilians a brief respite more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that the ceasefire should provide safety and peace, but warned that Ukrainian forces would respond proportionally to any violations. On the ground, skepticism remains high. In Kharkiv, residents gathered at St John the Theologian Church to observe Easter traditions. Families […]
