When asked whether Ukraine was sending Russia a signal that the “Easter” truce would develop into a long-term one, Budanov replied: “Unfortunately, this will not happen.”
The head of the OP recalled that this situation had already happened before – a one-day truce was declared on Easter, but it was repeatedly violated. At the same time, the Russians tried to observe the ceasefire.
“I think that nothing will change and it will be the same today,” Budanov said.
Context
On April 9, the illegitimate Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a truce in Ukraine from 16.00 on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that Ukraine will act “in a mirror manner.” He also noted that Russia has the opportunity not to return to attacks on Ukraine after Easter.
According to the General Staff, as of 7:00 on April 12, since the ceasefire began, the troops of the aggressor country, Russia, have violated it 2,299 times.
The GORDON publication collected expert opinions on what is hidden behind Putin’s truce initiative.
