Ukraine to adhere to ceasefire, respond strictly in kind – Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian side supports the proposal for an Easter truce and intends to adhere to it, but will act in kind in the event of violations by Russian occupiers, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated.
“Today, we defined the parameters of our response to any potential violations of the ceasefire by the Russian army. We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the ceasefire and respond strictly in kind. The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean no response from our side,” Zelenskyy said on X Saturday.
The head of state reported that information about the mirror nature of Ukrainian actions and the possible continuation of the ceasefire after Easter had been conveyed to the Russian side.
He also reported that he had discussed with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrsky, the procedures for Ukrainian units to operate during the ceasefire and emphasized that the Ukrainian army is prepared for any developments on the front.
“Ukraine has repeatedly proposed various ceasefire formats to Russia, and we believe that Easter should be a time of silence and safety. A ceasefire on Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal,” Zelenskyy noted.
As reported, the Kremlin announced on Thursday a ceasefire for Easter, from 4:00 p.m. on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12. Zelenskyy earlier noted that Ukraine had submitted a request for an Easter ceasefire to the United States.
