Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 21 Apr 2025,Monday International
Just hours after a 30-hour "Easter truce" declared by President Putin expired, Ukraine reported renewed Russian drone and missile strikes across several regions, including Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. Air raid alerts were issued and explosions were heard, though no casualties have been confirmed. Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the ceasefire as a "PR stunt," citing over 1,800 violations during the truce. Russia denies the claims, saying it observed the ceasefire. The brief pause in hostilities was seen by many as symbolic. The U.S. continues to urge a lasting peace, despite skepticism about Putin’s intentions and ongoing military aggression. (PC: Reuters)
