Sunday, April 20, 2025 - The European Union on Saturday reacted cautiously to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine.
This was as it said Moscow could stop the war immediately if
it wanted to.
The European Commission’s lead spokesperson for foreign
affairs and security, Anitta Hipper, said Russia has a track record as an
aggressor.
“So first we need to see any actual halt of the aggression
and clear deeds for a lasting ceasefire,” Hipper said.
According to Hipper, it had been more than a month since
Ukraine agreed to an unconditional ceasefire.
“Russia could stop this war at any moment if it really
wanted to… We continue to support Ukraine for a long, just and comprehensive
peace,” Hipper added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day declared a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, after Washington said it might abandon peace talks within days unless Moscow and Kyiv show they are ready to stop the war.
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