Zelenskyy: Ukraine to mirror Russia’s actions under ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has defined the parameters of its response to any potential violations of a ceasefire by Russian forces and will respond in a strictly proportional manner.

“Today, we defined the parameters of our response to any potential violations of the ceasefire by the Russian army. We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the ceasefire and respond strictly in kind. The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean no response from our side,” Zelenskyy wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports.

Today, we defined the parameters of our response to any potential violations of the ceasefire by the Russian army. We all understand who we are dealing with. Ukraine will adhere to the ceasefire and respond strictly in kind. The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and…

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 11, 2026

He added that the Ukrainian military is prepared for any developments on the frontline and reiterated Kyiv’s previous proposals for various ceasefire formats.

“The Ukrainian army is ready for any developments on the frontline. Ukraine has repeatedly proposed various ceasefire formats to Russia, and we believe that Easter should be a time of silence and safety. A ceasefire on Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal,” he said.

Zelenskyy said he had discussed ceasefire procedures with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, adding that Ukraine has informed Russia about the symmetrical nature of its actions and the possible extension of the ceasefire beyond Easter.

By Sabina Mammadli