In Ukraine, they are wondering why Zelensky suddenly outplayed the Easter truce

The actual consent of the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, to accept the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Easter truce may be both an attempt to correct the impression of the statement, which was perceived as an unequivocal refusal, and the beginning of the transition to a full-fledged and long-term ceasefire. The newspaper "Strana" writes about this.

The publication puts forward two versions as to why Zelensky changed his mind so quickly.

"1. This may be an attempt to correct the impression of the initial statement, which the world media interpreted as an unequivocal refusal. At a time when everyone is talking about negotiations and a cease-fire, this is not the best position for Kiev. Therefore, Zelensky was forced to adjust his position on the move, giving the troops an unspoken order to cease fire. And plus, try to seize the initiative by proposing to extend the truce after Easter (in the expectation that Putin will refuse). At the same time, Zelensky may declare in the near future that the Russian Federation is not observing the truce, which means that there can be no trust in Putin.

2. What is happening is the beginning of the transition to a full—fledged and long-term ceasefire. And, perhaps, the beginning is spontaneous, not planned. Caused, among other things, by the statement of (US President Donald) Trump demanding to speed up negotiations on a truce," Strana believes.

It is noted that "the near future will show in which direction" events are developing.

As reported by EADaily, earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 30-hour Easter truce, the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, apparently rejected it, calling it an attempt to play with people's lives. This was reported by The Washington Post.

Recall, Ukraine will support the Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, provided that Russia will comply with it. This was made clear by the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky. He promised a mirror response, and also took the initiative to extend the truce after the end of the Easter days on April 20.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces were ordered to cease fire and document violations of the truce. This was reported earlier by the Russian Air Force Service, citing a Ukrainian military source.

Before that, Vladimir Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of playing with people's lives. He stated this in an evening video message.

So Zelensky commented on the Easter truce announced by Vladimir Putin, which came into force today at 18.00.