The Orthodox Easter ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin, quickly deteriorated as Ukraine's military reported 469 violations within just hours. The truce was intended to last 32 hours but was marred by air strikes, drone attacks, and shelling from both sides. Ukrainian authorities noted that Russia carried out 57 air strikes and deployed thousands of drones, while also accusing Ukraine of violating the ceasefire by attacking a gas station in Russia's Kursk region. Despite the violence, both sides managed to exchange 175 prisoners of war on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a longer ceasefire, emphasizing the need for peace over continued conflict. The ongoing war has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and millions displaced, making it the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have stalled, with disagreements over territorial claims hindering progress.