Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:39pm on 21 Apr 2025,Monday International
Efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine continue to fail, with the latest "Easter truce" collapsing within 30 hours. Despite calls from the US and President Zelensky's willingness to extend calm periods, mistrust rooted in years of broken agreements persists. Since Russia's 2014 invasion of Crimea, over 25 ceasefire deals have been violated. Key truces, including the Minsk accords, have failed almost immediately. Experts largely blame Russia for insincerity, while Ukraine also faces scrutiny. With ongoing fighting and no agreement in sight, peace remains elusive. Russia insists any ceasefire must resolve its original demands, including Ukraine’s demilitarisation. (PC: Reuters)
