Russia Breaks Zelenskyy’s Ceasefire Minutes After Start

Russian state-linked outlets present the situation as Ukraine breaking its own ceasefire while Russia’s declared pause is in effect. They argue that Kyiv is using talk of a ceasefire as a public relations tool to portray itself as a victim while continuing attacks, including near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. This narrative portrays Russia as acting responsibly and Ukraine as escalating the conflict under the cover of peace language.

• •Russian media report that a ceasefire declared by Russia has come into effect as announced.
• •Russian commentators assert that Ukraine has broken its own ceasefire to make itself appear a victim of Russian aggression.
• •A Russian legislator alleges that Kyiv uses ceasefire rhetoric as cover for attacks that threaten the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
• •Russian outlets accuse Ukrainian forces of continuing strikes on Russian-held areas despite public talk of a pause.
• •Pro-Russian experts claim that Kyiv’s ceasefire proposal was designed mainly to influence international opinion rather than to stop fighting.