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21-04-2025
Hours after a 30-hour “Easter truce” declared by Russia expired, Ukraine reported multiple overnight Russian drone and missile attacks across several regions, including Kyiv and Mykolaiv. Air raid alerts were issued widely, with Mykolaiv’s mayor noting explosions; initial reports indicated no casualties there. Both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire, which Moscow said its forces observed, while Kyiv claimed 1,882 instances of Russian shelling during the truce. President Zelensky called the truce a PR move and proposed a 30-day halt to long-range strikes on civilian infrastructure. The U.S. reiterated support for a comprehensive ceasefire, as Russia’s invasion, now controlling about 20% of Ukraine, continues.
Entities: Ukraine, Russia, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Volodymyr Zelensky • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a one-day Orthodox Easter ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin. Ukraine reported 59 instances of Russian shelling, five ground assaults, and dozens of drone strikes, with President Zelenskyy saying Russia sought PR while continuing attacks. Russia claimed it observed the truce, alleging Ukrainian overnight attacks in Donetsk and 48 drones targeting Russian territory, causing civilian casualties. The Kremlin offered few details on enforcing the ceasefire, set from Saturday evening to late Sunday. The breakdown came as President Trump suggested peace talks were nearing a critical point and expressed hope for a deal within the week.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Orthodox Easter ceasefire • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary “Easter truce” in Ukraine from Saturday 6 p.m. to midnight Sunday, ordering Russian forces to halt fighting while warning they should be ready to respond to violations. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would mirror a full, unconditional ceasefire if Russia genuinely observes it and proposed extending it beyond Easter, noting Russian attacks continued along the front. Kyiv’s foreign minister said Ukraine had already agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire that Moscow rejected. A major prisoner swap also took place, with Russia saying 246 Russians were returned and Ukraine reporting 277 of its troops freed, mediated by the UAE. The announcement followed U.S. signals of impatience with stalled peace efforts. Meanwhile, fighting persisted, including claims by Russia of gains in the Kursk region and ongoing drone attacks and air defenses on both sides. Previous holiday ceasefire attempts in 2022 and 2023 failed.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine, Russia, Easter ceasefire • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
Russia launched new airstrikes across Ukraine as a 30-hour Easter ceasefire expired, killing at least three in Kherson and wounding several in Mykolaiv and Donetsk, according to regional officials. Both sides accused each other of thousands of ceasefire violations. The attacks coincided with a fresh US peace proposal that would recognize Russia’s control of Crimea and establish a front-line ceasefire, a major shift in US policy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the US could abandon mediation within days without progress, while President Trump expressed hope for a deal this week. Kyiv and Moscow have not publicly responded; President Zelensky has called recognizing occupied territories a red line.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Donetsk • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
CNN analysis argues Russia’s brief 30-hour Easter ceasefire was a PR move aimed at influencing U.S. President Donald Trump by shifting blame to Ukraine for stalled peace efforts. Despite widespread violations reported by both sides and no attempt to extend the truce, Moscow framed it as a goodwill gesture undermined by Kyiv, hoping Trump would conclude Ukraine is blocking his proposed longer ceasefire. The Kremlin fears Trump could otherwise blame Russia, renew strong U.S. backing for Ukraine, and impose tougher sanctions. While Washington says it remains committed to a comprehensive ceasefire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned efforts could end within days without progress. Trump’s public comments remained optimistic about a deal, suggesting he’s still engaged—for now.
Entities: The Kremlin, Ukraine, Donald Trump, Russia, Kyiv • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: analyze
21-04-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a brief Easter ceasefire in the war with Ukraine, ordering a halt to military actions from Sunday 6 p.m. to midnight, according to the Kremlin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the move, noting air raid alerts and Russian drone activity around the time of the announcement, and said Russian assaults and artillery fire continued. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would mirror any genuine Russian ceasefire and proposed extending a real truce to 30 days to test Moscow’s intentions. The development comes amid U.S. efforts to broker a broader ceasefire and a forthcoming U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, with President Trump warning the U.S. will step back from peace efforts if Russia refuses terms.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, Easter ceasefire • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
President Trump warned the U.S. will “take a pass” on brokering Ukraine peace if Russia won’t accept ceasefire terms, echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said Washington will move on within days if no progress is made. While Ukraine has agreed to full or interim ceasefires, Russia has stalled despite largely observing a 30-day pause on strikes against energy infrastructure. Trump has floated imposing steep secondary tariffs on Russian oil if Moscow is deemed at fault, but offered no timeline. The remarks followed a Paris meeting with European partners, signaling deeper EU involvement in the U.S.-led push for a ceasefire.
Entities: Donald Trump, Ukraine, Russia, Marco Rubio, European Union • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a brief Easter ceasefire, citing ongoing Russian drone and artillery attacks and saying Moscow ignored a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day truce that Ukraine supported. Zelenskyy said Ukraine would mirror Russia’s actions—silence for silence, defensive strikes for attacks—and urged extending any genuine pause beyond 30 hours to build trust. He reported continued hostilities in multiple sectors and no confidence in Moscow’s statements, while keeping a 30-day unconditional ceasefire offer on the table. The move comes amid U.S.-Ukraine discussions on a minerals deal and comments from President Trump linking U.S. peace efforts to Russia’s willingness to agree to terms.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, Easter ceasefire • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-04-2025
US President Donald Trump said he hopes Russia and Ukraine will strike a deal this week as Vladimir Putin’s 30-hour “Easter truce” expired amid mutual accusations of violations. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russia breached the ceasefire over 2,000 times and urged a 30-day halt to long-range strikes on civilian infrastructure, saying Kyiv is ready for a genuine, unconditional truce if Moscow agrees. Russia’s defense ministry alleged Ukraine violated the pause more than 1,000 times, including with drone attacks on Crimea and border regions. The Kremlin declined to extend the truce. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the U.S. could step back from mediation without progress; Ukraine previously accepted Trump’s 30-day truce proposal, which Putin rejected over verification concerns. Both sides accuse each other of targeting energy infrastructure despite supposed moratoriums.
Entities: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
