Russia Accuses Ukraine of Ceasefire Violations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 1 that Russia has sent a list of alleged Ukrainian violations of the partial energy ceasefire to the U.S., the U.N., and OSCE.
The list was handed over to U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Russian representatives in the U.N. and OSCE. Lavrov claimed it proves Ukraine’s lack of credibility in adhering to agreements.
This comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on March 28 to provide the U.S. with evidence of Russia’s failure to uphold the ceasefire.
Ceasefire Agreement
The partial energy ceasefire was brokered by the U.S. on March 25, following talks with Ukraine and Russia in Riyadh. The agreement aimed to pause strikes on energy facilities and military operations in the Black Sea.
However, only two days later, Zelensky claimed that Russian forces had attacked Kherson’s energy infrastructure, calling for a response from Washington.
Russian and Ukrainian Accusations
Russia accused Kyiv of attacking the Sudzha gas metering station, a charge Ukraine rejected as an attempt to justify further strikes. The U.S. has not yet responded to the reported violations.
Ongoing Conflict
Despite the ceasefire agreement, Russian forces continue offensive operations, particularly in Donetsk Oblast’s Pokrovsk sector, where fighting intensified at the end of March.
Ukraine Receives Financial Support
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine will receive financial support from the U.S., with a total amount reaching 19.6 billion euros ($21.1 billion).
The funds are intended to support Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability.
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