**Russia Resumes Hostilities in Ukraine, Ignoring Easter Ceasefire**
In a shocking move, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on April 21 that their troops resumed hostilities after the supposed Easter ceasefire. This comes as Ukraine accused Moscow of repeated violations while the truce was allegedly in effect.
According to the Russian ministry, their forces struck Ukrainian positions near several villages and towns, including Khmelivka in Sumy Oblast, Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, and Novodanylivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of nearly 3,000 ceasefire breaches during that period.
**Russia’s Easter Truce: A Joke?**
The Easter truce was said to start at 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 and end at midnight on April 21. However, it seems that this “truce” was nothing more than a joke for Russia. Ukraine reported numerous Russian attacks during the supposed ceasefire period, including 96 assaults on Ukrainian positions, 1,882 instances of shelling, and 950 uses of Russian first-person-view (FPV) drones.
**Ukraine’s Response**
The Ukrainian military warned in early April that Russia was preparing a new offensive in Kharkiv Oblast. The press service of Ukraine’s 13th National Guard Khartiia Brigade said on April 20 that Russia also used the Easter truce to reinforce positions and prepare for renewed assaults in Kharkiv Oblast.
**International Reactions**
The international community has condemned Russia’s actions, with a U.S. State Department spokesperson saying, “We remain committed to achieving a full and comprehensive ceasefire.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also called on the international community to pressure Russia to observe the ceasefire.
**What’s Next?**
As tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, it remains to be seen what the future holds. Will Russia continue to ignore international calls for a ceasefire, or will they take steps towards de-escalation? One thing is certain: the people of Ukraine are bracing themselves for more attacks from Russian forces.
**Key Takeaways**
* Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that their troops resumed hostilities after the supposed Easter ceasefire.
* Ukraine accused Russia of nearly 3,000 ceasefire breaches during the truce period.
* The Ukrainian military warned in early April that Russia was preparing a new offensive in Kharkiv Oblast.
* International reactions have condemned Russia’s actions and called for a full and comprehensive ceasefire.
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