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A Ukrainian serviceman hugs his mother after returning from captivity during a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

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Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes

Orthodox Easter truce falters as Ukraine says Russia continues drone strikes

Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones despite a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire. A Ukrainian military officer reported Saturday that while artillery fire paused in some areas, drone attacks persist. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter weekend, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a swift response to violations. Hours before the ceasefire, Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in Odesa. Meanwhile, a prisoner swap took place, with both sides exchanging soldiers. Previous ceasefire attempts have failed, with both sides accusing each other of violations.