Putin declares a 30-hour Easter truce as the sides exchange 246 prisoners each; Kyiv reports continued attacks

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Putin announced an Easter truce from 6pm Moscow time on 19 April until midnight on 20 April, the Guardian reported. The same day Russia's defence ministry said 246 prisoners were exchanged on each side, plus 31 wounded Ukrainians for 15 wounded Russians, with UAE mediation; Zelensky said 277 Ukrainian servicemen returned, the Moscow Times reported. Zelensky said Russian shelling and drone attacks continued during the truce, accusing Russia of about 2,000 violations, while Moscow also accused Ukraine of breaches, according to the Guardian.

Sources

1. Origin of the claim The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Kremlin announcement and Zelensky statement, 19 Apr · published 2025-04-19 00:00 UTC
2. Evidence The Moscow Times Media · Unaffiliated origin: Russian defence ministry and Zelensky statements on the exchange, 19 Apr · published 2025-04-19 00:00 UTC
3. Origin of the claim The Guardian Media · Unaffiliated origin: Zelensky citing commander-in-chief Syrskyi, 20 Apr · published 2025-04-20 00:00 UTC

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