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20-04-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 30-hour “Easter truce” halting military activity in Ukraine until Sunday night, saying Russian forces would be ready to respond to violations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would mirror Russia’s actions but accused Moscow of continuing localized attacks, calling the truce a PR move. Kyiv reiterated support for a previously proposed 30-day ceasefire and said it remains ready to extend a pause if Russia commits. Ukraine’s foreign minister and the UK criticized Moscow’s credibility, citing past failed ceasefires. The US has struggled to advance peace efforts; Moscow rejected a recent US-Ukraine proposal for a full ceasefire, and President Trump warned the US would step back from talks if no quick progress is made.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, Easter truce • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration may “move on” within days from mediating a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if no progress is made, calling it “not our war.” His remarks follow Paris talks with U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials that outlined steps toward peace and a planned follow-up in London. The stance contrasts with prior U.S. policy under Biden and warnings from Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy about Putin’s expansionist aims. Separately, the U.S. and Ukraine announced a memorandum toward a minerals cooperation deal, long tied to Trump’s peace push. Russia signaled continued negotiations but no Trump-Putin talks are scheduled. Europe remains wary of U.S. alignment, even as officials there assist the process. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue, causing civilian casualties.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Trump administration, Ukraine, Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary “Easter truce” in Ukraine from Saturday 6 p.m. to midnight Sunday, ordering a halt to fighting while warning troops to be ready for violations. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would mirror a full, unconditional ceasefire if Russia truly observes it and proposed extending it beyond Easter, noting ongoing Russian assaults. Kyiv also recalled it had agreed to a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire in March that Moscow rejected. The announcement followed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaling the Trump administration may soon “move on” from stalled peace talks. Separately, Russia and Ukraine conducted their largest prisoner swap since the invasion, with hundreds exchanged via UAE mediation. Fighting continued around Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions, and both sides reported drone activity and strikes overnight.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia, Easter truce • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Ukraine accused Russia of violating a surprise 30-hour Easter truce declared by Vladimir Putin, saying attacks slowed briefly before intensifying on Sunday, with increases in shelling, drone use, and assault actions. Volodymyr Zelensky called the move a PR stunt, urged a 30-day ceasefire focused on halting long-range strikes on civilian infrastructure, and said Russia used the pause to reposition forces and clear routes near Lyman. Russian officials claimed they strictly observed the ceasefire and accused Ukraine of over 1,000 violations, including HIMARS strikes. The truce ended without extension, amid US pressure for tangible progress and after Russia reported gains near the Kursk region. Ukraine said it would limit fire unless attacked and called Russia the sole source of continued war.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky, Easter truce • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Ukrainian MP Inna Sovsun told CNN that Russian forces resumed attacks just hours after President Vladimir Putin announced a brief Easter truce, accusing Moscow of never intending to pause hostilities. She noted there have been no genuine ceasefires since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Entities: Inna Sovsun, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Easter truce • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, ordering a halt to military actions from 6 p.m. Sunday to midnight Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cast doubt on the move, noting air raid alerts and drone attacks around the time of the announcement and saying Russia ignored a U.S.-proposed 30-day truce. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would mirror any genuine Russian silence and suggested extending any real ceasefire to 30 days, but reported continued Russian assaults and artillery fire. The development comes as the Trump administration discusses a minerals deal with Ukraine and signals it may step back from peace efforts if Russia won’t agree to terms.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, Easter ceasefire • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
President Trump warned the U.S. will “take a pass” on brokering Ukraine peace if Russia won’t agree to ceasefire terms, echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s message after talks in Paris with European partners. Ukraine has accepted ceasefire proposals, but Russia has delayed, despite largely observing a 30-day pause on strikes against energy infrastructure. Trump signaled he could impose steep secondary tariffs on Russian oil if he deems Moscow at fault, though he didn’t specify a deadline. The administration indicated it won’t keep pursuing talks without clear progress.
Entities: Donald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Marco Rubio, United States • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a temporary Easter ceasefire as unreliable, noting ongoing Russian assaults, artillery fire, and drone activity despite the truce claim. He said Russia ignored a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine accepted, and offered to mirror any genuine “full and unconditional” silence, proposing an extension if the Easter pause held. Zelenskyy stressed there’s “no trust” in Moscow’s words and vowed defensive responses to any attacks. The ceasefire debate comes amid continued heavy fighting and parallel U.S.-Ukraine discussions, including a forthcoming minerals deal and U.S. pressure for a broader truce.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire proposal • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Vladimir Putin announced a 30-hour “Easter truce” in Ukraine from Saturday evening to midnight on Easter Sunday (Moscow time), ordering a halt to military actions and saying troops should be ready to repel provocations. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian assault operations and artillery fire continued despite the announcement, asserting there is no trust in Moscow’s words. He noted the U.S. had proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire that Ukraine accepted but Russia ignored, and said Ukraine would mirror any genuine full ceasefire and support extending it beyond Easter. The move echoes a 2023 Russian holiday truce criticized as a ploy. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia exchanged more than 500 prisoners of war, and U.S. leaders signaled pressure for tangible progress toward negotiations.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia, Easter truce • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
20-04-2025
Putin’s proposed 30-hour “Easter truce” in Ukraine is the first limited pause in fighting since the war began and the first tangible move from Moscow since Donald Trump launched peace efforts. It falls far short of the 30-day ceasefire the White House sought and past terms Ukraine accepted, and follows earlier failed proposals tied to Russian demands like sanctions relief. The timing appears aimed at appeasing U.S. frustration with stalled talks and keeping Trump engaged without real concessions. Framed as a unilateral, humanitarian initiative that Ukraine should emulate, the move seeks to recast Putin as a problem-solver for Trump while pressuring Kyiv and preserving Russia’s leverage on the battlefield.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Donald Trump, White House, Kyiv • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
