The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his video address, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Unfortunately, Russia rejected the proposal to establish an Easter truce. This shows very well how the leaders of this state actually treat the Christian faith, one of the most joyful and important holidays. But, we keep our hope. Hope for peace, hope that life will overcome death,” Zelensky told.
In his words, tomorrow is Good Friday for Eastern Christians, the most sorrowful day of the year.
“A day when everything you can do in life will weigh less than prayer. Except for one... Defending the Homeland, defending brothers-in-arms in battle,” the President of Ukraine stressed.
A reminder that, on April 19, 2022, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on the Russian Federation and Ukraine to declare a four-day humanitarian ceasefire during the Easter holidays. The Ukrainian side agreed to take a four-day pause.
Photo: Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
