Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of deadly attacks instead of a ceasefire for Easter. Six civilians killed, 40 injured in recent bombings.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of choosing military escalation instead of a ceasefire for Easter, after Russia launched a new massive attack with drones and missiles, resulting in six civilians killed and 40 injured. The attacks, which have become increasingly frequent, occurred in the context of stagnation in U.S.-led peace efforts, which have focused on the conflict in the Middle East. Zelensky mentioned that the situation on the front line is favorable for Ukraine, but airstrikes remain a constant threat. Following the bombings, rescuers searched for survivors under the rubble in the Zhytomyr region, and the attacks also targeted cities like Kharkiv. The Ukrainian president described the bombings as Russia's response to his proposal for a temporary ceasefire for the holidays. Additionally, Ukraine has launched attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting energy infrastructure. Zelensky emphasized that the ceasefire offer remains valid, but there are doubts about Moscow's intentions. Furthermore, Ukraine is facing challenges related to fuel and weapon supplies, in the context of the Middle East war affecting available resources.