A short-lived Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine dissolved into mutual recrimination Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating what was meant to be a symbolic pause during Orthodox Easter celebrations. 🕊️
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the 36-hour ceasefire ahead of Orthodox Easter, which is widely observed in both nations. But by midday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 26 alleged Russian attacks since the truce began. 'Russia is only pretending to observe the ceasefire,' Zelenskyy tweeted. 'Either Putin doesn’t control his military, or he’s only interested in positive PR—not peace.' 💥
Moscow swiftly denied the claims, accusing Ukrainian forces of shelling residential areas in Russian-controlled Donetsk. The collapse underscores deepening mistrust as the war enters its second year. Analysts suggest the failed truce mirrors broader diplomatic gridlock, with no major peace talks on the horizon. 🌍
While global leaders urged restraint, the incident raises questions about conflict resolution efforts. For young professionals tracking geopolitics, the episode highlights how quickly diplomatic gestures can unravel in high-stakes crises. 📉
