2025-04-21: Russia Roundup

So far today: 2025-04-21 3:05pm GMT

geo.tv (2025-04-21). Trump hopeful Russia and Ukraine to strike 'deal this week'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said Sunday he was hopeful that Russia and Ukraine could reach a peace deal within the week, offering the…

geo.tv (2025-04-21). Russia, Ukraine trade blame over violated Easter truce. geo.tv Russian troops in the devastated port city of Mariupol. — AFP/FileRussia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, AFP reported.The ceasefire was scheduled to begin Saturday evening to honour the…

albawaba (2025-04-21). Easter ceasefire broken: Who shot first—Russia or Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russia and Ukraine have accused one other of breaking the brief Easter truce that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed upon.The ceasefire was imposed as a humanitarian measure and was set to start at 6 p.m. on Saturday and terminate at midnight on Sunday. But within hours of its start, both sides alleged violations.Russia's Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainian troops carried out a number of assaults in several areas, including Donetsk, Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod, involving more than 440 artillery strikes and 900 drone missions. Moscow said that seve…

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