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.