President Zelenskyy conveyed a message of unity and faith on Easter, even as he accused Russia of violating a ceasefire declared by Putin. Despite the announced truce, Ukraine reported numerous shelling incidents and assaults. While both sides exchanged accusations of violations, a prisoner swap involving 246 soldiers on each side occurred, mediated by the UAE.
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