Ukraine's parliament ratified a significant minerals agreement with the U.S. on April 30, demonstrating a commitment to strengthen ties with Washington. Of the 347 lawmakers, 338 supported the deal. This ratification coincided with a Russian-declared ceasefire that was undermined by ongoing attacks, including shelling of residential areas. Ukrainian officials criticized the ceasefire as a sham amidst further violence, and the U.N. reported a surge in civilian casualties, marking April as the deadliest month since September with 209 civilian deaths.
"Putin's 'Parade ceasefire' proves to be a farce," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on social media, pointing out that no real cessation of hostilities occurred.
The Ukrainian armed forces reported over 700 violations across the front lines during what the Kremlin declared a ceasefire, demonstrating the ongoing conflict.
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