Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners of war as Putin announces Easter ceasefire
Saturday, 19 April 2025 () Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.
In an unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a ceasefire in Ukraine over Easter weekend, only to attend the Russian Orthodox Easter service where Patriarch Kirill prays for "victory" for the Russian people. Is this a genuine attempt for peace, or just a strategic pause in the...
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Putin announces 30 hour Ukraine ceasefire over Easter. Warring sides swap record number of POW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and..
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Saturday, 19 April 2025 ()
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