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Sami Quadri and Megan Howe

Zelensky says Russian attacks persist after Putin announces ‘Easter truce’

President Vladimir Putin meets with Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces in Moscow - (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of violating an ‘Easter truce’ only hours after it was declared.

According to his top commander, the Ukrainian president stated that Russian artillery fire continues unabated, despite Putin’s order for a ceasefire from 6pm (4pm UK time) until Monday.

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