“Trying to Play with Human Life”: Zelensky Grand Slam Putin’s Easter Queue Offer | World News

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise ceasefire, announcing a 30-hour Easter truce in Ukraine that will last until midnight on Sunday. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed doubts, noting that this is just another attempt by Russia to play with human life.

The proposal marked one of the most important pauses in the Three Years’ War, and was described by Putin as a humanitarian gesture.

Zelensky was full of suspicion, accusing the Kremlin of using religious holidays to manipulate public perceptions.

Zelensky wrote on X: “As for Putin’s other attempt to play with human life – at this moment, air raid sirens are spreading in Ukraine.”

“The Shahed (attack) drones in our sky reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and human life.”

Putin announced at a television conference with Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov that Russian forces will cease combat operations from 6:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. In calling for Ukraine to make a return, Putin also directed the troops to remain alert to potential aggression or provocation.

The announcement coincided with the loud sirens of air strikes in major Ukraine cities, including Kiev, which subsided only when the ceasefire came into effect. Ukrainian authorities have not confirmed whether they will comply with the truce.

Zelensky sees the ceasefire as another strategy for Moscow.

“Putin might do this to give hope or show his humanity. But, either way, we don’t believe in Russia.” “The 30 hours will be nothing…the killing will continue.”

Despite imminent skepticism, Russia and Ukraine conducted a major prisoner exchange on the same day, with both sides confirming the return of 246 captured soldiers. Zelensky noted that the total number of Ukrainian propaganda has now reached 4,552.

Putin’s truce framed was a test of Kiev’s willingness to conduct peace talks, noting that “it would show that the aspirations and capabilities of the Kiev regime are the sincerity of observing the agreement.”

Past efforts have arranged a ceasefire during major holidays, such as Easter 2022 and Orthodox Christmas 2023, collapsed due to mutual distrust and ongoing hostilities.

A month ago, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, but Moscow refused.