'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Ukraine
Politics

An Easter truce agreed by Russia and Ukraine came into effect on Saturday afternoon, but air raid sirens were heard in the Kharkiv region just 38 minutes later. Despite the ceasefire, multiple violations have been reported along the frontline, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukrainian forces would respond to any actions by Moscow. Locals remain skeptical and continue to prepare for potential attacks, while military units test new drones at training grounds.
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