Russia has refused to abide by a 30-day unconditional cease-fire that Ukraine previously agreed to at the urging of the Trump administration. A one-day truce announced by Mr. Putin to mark Easter did not hold, with both sides accusing the other of continuing to fight.

Vladimir Putin has announced another temporary suspension of military actions, scheduled from 8th May to 10th May. This is due to the celebrations of Victory Day. Many pieces of information provided by Russian and Belarusian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda.