Ukraine war: World leaders urge Moscow to declare ceasefire for Orthodox Easter

Olga Zhovtobrukh, 55, cries during an Easter religious service celebrated at a church in Bucha on 24 April 2022
Olga Zhovtobrukh, 55, cries during an Easter religious service celebrated at a church in Bucha on 24 April 2022 Copyright AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti
By Euronews with AP, AFP
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On the 60th day since the Russian invasion began, a number of international organisations and political and religious leaders urged Russia to declare a truce and allow civilians to evacuate from Mariupol.

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Russian forces have now shifted their focus to the offensive in the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine.

Heavy shelling and fighting have continued in the east and south as Russia's army attempts to establish control over the region.

Read more about Sunday's events as they unfolded in our blog below.

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