Ukrainian president says Kyiv will act in 'mirror manner,' 'silence in response to silence, strikes in defense to strikes'
Responding to Russia's Easter ceasefire announcement on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will act in a "mirror manner."
In a statement on Telegram, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will reciprocate provided Russia upholds the truce, but will respond proportionately should Moscow initiate hostilities.
"Ukraine will act in a mirror manner, as it will from the Russian side. Silence in response to silence, strikes in defense of strikes," he said.
Zelenskyy also proposed extending the ceasefire beyond April 20 contingent upon its successful implementation
"If complete silence really reigns, Ukraine proposes to extend it after the Easter day on April 20 in the future. This will show Russia's true intentions, because 30 hours is enough for headlines, but not for real confidence-building measures. Thirty days can give peace a chance," he said.
Earlier Saturday Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire for the conflict in Ukraine on the occasion of Easter, one of the most important Christian holidays.
This event embodies the core belief of Christianity, the promise of salvation through faith, and historically serves as a season for fostering goodwill and implementing purposeful initiatives.
