Putin calls an Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs

The Russian president announced a temporary ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers.

Apr 19, 2025 - 17:48
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Putin calls an Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Russian Chief of General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Saturday.

The Russian president announced a temporary ceasefire, citing humanitarian reasons, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers.

(Image credit: Vyacheslav Prokofyev)