Summary
After Russia announced a ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter holiday, Ukraine reported that Russian drone attacks continued, raising doubts about the truce's effectiveness. Ukrainian officials mentioned ongoing drone strikes despite the pause announced by Russia, while both countries participated in a prisoner exchange.
Key Facts
- Russia declared a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter starting Saturday.
- Ukraine reported continued Russian drone strikes despite the ceasefire.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreed to the ceasefire but warned of retaliation if violated.
- Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange, with 175 Russian soldiers and several Ukrainian captives returning home.
- Before the ceasefire began, Russian drone strikes in Odesa killed two people.
- Russia claims to have shot down 99 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Previous ceasefires have often seen violations from both sides.
- The ceasefire was described by the Kremlin as a humanitarian gesture, although no permanent peace agreement has been reached.
