Putin declares Easter ceasefire; Zelenskyy says Russian bombardment 'has not subsided'

Apr 19, 2025 - 18:00
Putin declares Easter ceasefire; Zelenskyy says Russian bombardment 'has not subsided'
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Citing humanitarian reasons, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting on Saturday, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.