{"id":2579,"date":"2026-04-12T17:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyivdefensepolicy.org\/?p=2579"},"modified":"2026-05-10T17:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T14:11:02","slug":"skepticism-surrounds-putins-easter-ceasefire-amid-ongoing-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyivdefensepolicy.org\/fr\/2026\/04\/12\/skepticism-surrounds-putins-easter-ceasefire-amid-ongoing-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Skepticism Surrounds Putin’s Easter Ceasefire Amid Ongoing War"},"content":{"rendered":"

The history of Russian aggression and deceptive peace gestures is a recurring theme in Ukraine’s battle against Russian military interventions. The Orthodox Easter ceasefire proposed by Putin draws parallels to past betrayals, such as the 2014-2015 Donbas war and the 2008 Georgian conflict, where Russia demonstrated its misleading peace brokerage tactics. These events underscore Ukraine’s wariness in accepting ceasefire offers from Russia, known for using such agreements as strategic traps. In Ilovaisk, what seemed like a humanitarian corridor turned into a massacre of Ukrainian soldiers when encirclement and deceit were employed against them. Likewise, past ceasefires in Syria have seen Russia continue aggression despite agreements.<\/p>\n

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues, the memory of Ilovaisk looms large. Zelensky’s appeals for peace have been met with Russia’s cynical ceasefire proposal amidst ongoing aggression. Unfortunately, Putin’s gesture lacks genuine intent towards de-escalation and reflects a pattern of duplicitous behavior. This ceasefire is perceived as a mere smokescreen, a tactic to delay and disorient Ukraine’s resistance.<\/p>\n

Recent developments, such as the Ukrainian drone advances and Starlink interruptions, show that the tide may be turning in Ukraine\u2019s favor. However, the Kremlin’s motivations remain suspect. Calls for peace talks and comparisons to Iran\u2019s truces may be distractions allowing Russia to regroup. The international community, particularly the West, must stay committed to supporting Ukraine. As Iran conflicts dominate news cycles, there’s a risk of overlooking Ukraine’s continued struggle to resist Russian dominance.<\/p>\n

Kyiv, under siege, finds little hope in the Easter ceasefire announcement. The underlying lesson remains clear: Support for Ukraine’s resilience is the true path to lasting peace.<\/p>\n

Source : The Telegraph<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Putin’s Easter ceasefire for Ukraine echoes past deceptive tactics, recalling betrayals like Ilovaisk’s massacre and 2008 Georgia. With ongoing conflict, Ukraine remains wary. 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