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Published on Apr 19, 2025

Putin declares 'Easter truce' in Ukraine as Russia pledges to cease 'all military operations' until Monday

19 April 2025, 15:05 | Updated: 19 April 2025, 15:54 Putin declares 'Easter Truce' in Ukraine Russia will cease all military operations in Ukraine as part of an "Easter truce", Putin confirmed today. Listen to this article It comes after …

Source: LBC - Center-right
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Panic in Finland as authorities investigate attempt to smuggle nuclear documents to Russia

Finland's customs authority announced it was investigating an attempt by Russia to breach EU sanctions after intercepting sensitive documents. Nearly 30 boxes of sensitive documents related to nuclear power plant construction were allegedly found on …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Putin declares Easter ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of POWs

Vladimir Putin said today that he is ready for negotiations as he declared a short Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, but Kyiv’s leadership remains wary of Moscow’s intentions, ITV News’ Graham Stothard reports Vladimir Putin has declared an “Easter truce” and …

Source: STV News - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Russia claims to take penultimate village in Kursk

The claims were not immediately verifiable. POLITICO has approached the Ukrainian defense ministry for confirmation. Ukrainian forces last year carried out a daring and unexpected offensive into the Kursk region. That decision was controversial even within …

Source: Politico Europe - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people

, (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia conducted a swap of more than 500 prisoners of war on Saturday, the latest in a series of exchanges since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in a post …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Russia and Ukraine exchange 246 prisoners of war

Source: APA - Pending
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin starts 30-hour ‘Easter truce’ but Kyiv warns he ‘cannot be trusted’

Putin's Easter truce in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6pm on Saturday until the end of Sunday. However, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine war as Zelensky accuses Russia of continuing attacks

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Russia, Ukraine conduct largest prisoner swap since invasion began

Russia and Ukraine conducted their largest prisoner swap since the war began. Two hundred and forty-six Russian troops and 31 wounded Ukrainian soldiers were exchanged, along with 15 wounded Russians. The swap coincided with a temporary Russian ceasefire …

Source: Straight Arrow News - Neutral