Russia and Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Swap During Easter Truce
Russia, Ukraine swap PoWs as Kremlin-announced Easter truce begins
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Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war (PoWs) each as a 32-hour Easter truce began on April 11, 2023. The ceasefire, declared by President Vladimir Putin, aims to allow Orthodox Christians to celebrate Easter peacefully, while both sides remain on alert for potential provocations.
- 01Both Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 PoWs each during the truce.
- 02The 32-hour ceasefire was declared by President Vladimir Putin.
- 03The truce began at 4 pm local time on April 11, 2023.
- 04Ukraine also released seven Russian civilians taken hostage.
- 05Russian forces remain on standby to counter any provocations.
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On April 11, 2023, Russia and Ukraine executed a prisoner exchange of 175 prisoners of war (PoWs) each as a 32-hour Easter truce commenced. This ceasefire, announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, began at 4 pm local time and is set to last until the end of Sunday. The truce allows Orthodox Christians to celebrate Easter, which falls on April 12 this year according to the Julian Calendar. In addition to the PoW exchange, Ukraine released seven Russian civilians previously taken hostage from the Kursk region. Despite the ceasefire, Russian troops have been instructed to remain vigilant and ready to respond to any potential provocations from Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing tensions along the nearly 1,300 kilometers long front in eastern Ukraine. The situation remains fluid as both sides navigate this temporary pause in hostilities.
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The truce provides a temporary respite for civilians in conflict zones, allowing them to celebrate Easter without the immediate threat of violence.
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