Explosions were reported in Russian-controlled Donetsk on Sunday, despite a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire. The blasts raised fresh doubts over the truce, as Kyiv accused Moscow of continuing attacks along the front line.
Multiple explosions were reported in Russian-controlled Donetsk on Sunday, despite a temporary Easter ceasefire declared by the Kremlin. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, citing local emergency services, at least three blasts were heard in the city, which has been under Russian control since 2014.
RIA news agency also confirmed the reports, stating that its correspondent heard three explosions shortly after 09:00 local time (0600 GMT).
Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced a surprise one-day ceasefire on Saturday for the Easter holiday. However, Ukrainian officials accused Moscow of continuing artillery attacks and called for a longer and genuine halt to hostilities.
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Supporters of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party marched in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an end to Israeli military actions and greater international intervention. The demonstration highlighted growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief public appearance at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday, marking the monarch’s first public outing since his cancer diagnosis. The royal couple joined other family members for the traditional service.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended former President Joseph Kabila’s political party and ordered the seizure of his assets over allegations of supporting M23 rebels in the country’s conflict-ridden east.
Pope Francis made a triumphant return to St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands just weeks after surviving double pneumonia. In a powerful Easter message, he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to end hostilities and ease the humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine may need to import up to 6.3 billion cubic metres of gas for the 2025/26 winter season, as war-related damage to key infrastructure has pushed gas reserves to a record low. Former gas transit chief Serhiy Makogon warns that urgent funding and months of high-capacity imports will be required
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Russia and Ukraine have traded blame for violating a one-day Easter ceasefire declared by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing each other of launching hundreds of attacks despite calls for a temporary halt in hostilities.
Supporters of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party marched in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an end to Israeli military actions and greater international intervention. The demonstration highlighted growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief public appearance at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday, marking the monarch’s first public outing since his cancer diagnosis. The royal couple joined other family members for the traditional service.
Supporters of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party marched in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, calling for an end to Israeli military actions and greater international intervention. The demonstration highlighted growing public concern over the humanitarian crisis in the region.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a brief public appearance at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday, marking the monarch’s first public outing since his cancer diagnosis. The royal couple joined other family members for the traditional service.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended former President Joseph Kabila’s political party and ordered the seizure of his assets over allegations of supporting M23 rebels in the country’s conflict-ridden east.
Pope Francis made a triumphant return to St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, greeting thousands just weeks after surviving double pneumonia. In a powerful Easter message, he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to end hostilities and ease the humanitarian crisis.
Ukraine may need to import up to 6.3 billion cubic metres of gas for the 2025/26 winter season, as war-related damage to key infrastructure has pushed gas reserves to a record low. Former gas transit chief Serhiy Makogon warns that urgent funding and months of high-capacity imports will be required
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