Russia resumes aerial attacks

Russia launched aerial attacks at Ukraine on Monday in an abrupt end to a fragile Easter truce, while President Vladimir Putin raised questions over Kyiv’s offer of a month-long halt to strikes on civilian targets.

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The new attacks cast doubt on US President Donald Trump's hopes for a broader ceasefire between the two sides, hours after he said a “deal” could be struck this week.

“Military action has resumed,” Mr Putin told state TV, after Ukrainian officials reported a wave of overnight drone and artillery strikes following the partially observed 30-hour truce.

Each side had accused the other of thousands of violations of the ceasefire, which Mr Putin ordered on Saturday.

“But overall, there was a fall in such activity,” Mr Putin said, after listing alleged Ukrainian violations.

“We welcome this and are ready to look to the future.”