Kyiv Expresses Doubts Over Russia's Commitment to Honor Easter Ceasefire

Ukrainian officials expressed lingering skepticism over Moscow's commitment to uphold the agreed Orthodox Easter ceasefire, despite Putin's public announcement endorsing the truce. Kyiv signaled doubt that Russia will observe the pause in fighting, citing Moscow's history of violating ceasefire commitments and continued military activity along the front. The skepticism underscores the fragile nature of the Easter truce arrangement, even as diplomatic momentum toward a broader peace framework had appeared to be building in prior days.