Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the departure of the defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for "new approaches" a year and a half into Russia's invasion.
The announcement came hours after Ukraine fought off an attack by Russian drones in the southern Odesa region early yesterday that hit a Danube port on the border with NATO member Romania.
In his nightly televised address to the nation yesterday, Zelenskyy said that the minister will be relieved of his duties this week His removal comes in the wake of a number of corruption scandals involving Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.
Infact, Zelensky’s promise to rid the government of corruption was one of the reasons behind his rapid ascent into power in 2019.
Now, Zelenskyy has nominated Rustem Umerov, the former people’s deputy of Ukraine, to become the new defense minister.
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement
The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.
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What was meant to be a 30-hour Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine quickly descended into chaos, as both sides exchanged fire and accusations. Within hours of Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a “humanitarian” truce, Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit Donetsk and Lugansk, triggering fires and damage. Kyiv, meanwhile, accused Moscow of using the ceasefire as a smokescreen while continuing drone and artillery attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia carried out nearly 400 assaults overnight, but questions are now being raised: Did Zelensky fall into a trap? Who really broke the truce first?
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to observe Russian President Putin's surprise Easter truce, set to last until midnight Sunday. However, despite the ceasefire announcement, air raid sirens blared throughout Kyiv and other regions as the conflict rages on. Zelensky proposed extending the truce beyond Sunday, but accused Russia of violating the ceasefire by continuing artillery attacks on Ukrainian forces. With both sides blaming each other, tensions remain high as the war continues to escalate. In this video, we break down the latest developments and what the truce means for the future of the conflict in Ukraine.
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In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a ceasefire in Ukraine over Easter weekend, only to attend the Russian Orthodox Easter service where Patriarch Kirill prays for "victory" for the Russian people. Is this a genuine attempt for peace, or just a strategic pause in the ongoing conflict? Join us as we break down the significance of this surprise ceasefire and what it means for the future of the war in Ukraine.
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Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.
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Russia and Ukraine carried out the war’s largest prisoner exchange during a brief Easter ceasefire declared by Putin. 500 soldiers were freed, including wounded troops, in a deal brokered by the UAE. The swap comes amid stalled peace talks.
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In a dramatic move to end two years of bloodshed, U.S. officials shared a proposed ceasefire plan during closed-door talks in Paris. The deal would freeze the Russia-Ukraine war in place, allowing Moscow to keep occupied territories—for now. Ukraine’s NATO aspirations would be paused, and sanctions on Russia could be gradually lifted if peace holds. In return, Russia must end all military operations. The U.S. plan includes peacekeeping forces, ceasefire monitors, and postwar security guarantees for Ukraine. But critics say the cost of peace may be territorial compromise.
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