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Russia Declares Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine, Fighting Persists

Putin's 30-hour unilateral truce faces skepticism as Ukraine reports ongoing attacks and US warns of withdrawing from peace talks.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during Russian-Qatari talks at the Grand Kremlin Palace, April 17, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Qatar's Emir met with Putin for talks on Ukraine and energy.
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A church destroyed in fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is seen from above during celebration of the Orthodox Easter in Lukashivka village, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons, effective from Saturday evening to midnight on Sunday.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the truce as insincere, reporting continued Russian airstrikes, drone attacks, and shelling along the front lines.
  • A large prisoner exchange occurred alongside the ceasefire, with each side releasing 246 prisoners and additional wounded personnel.
  • The US administration, led by President Donald Trump, signaled it may abandon peace negotiations if no tangible progress toward a ceasefire is achieved soon.
  • Previous unilateral ceasefires by Russia, including during Orthodox Christmas in 2023, failed to halt hostilities, reflecting deep mutual distrust between the two nations.