Russia And Ukraine Accuse Each Other Of Thousands Of Easter Ceasefire Violations

Russia and Ukraine declared a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter.

Both sides accused each other of thousands of violations within hours.

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Ukraine's military recorded 2,299 breaches including 28 assaults and 747 drone strikes.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed 1,971 violations by Ukrainian forces.

The Kremlin said it would not extend the truce unless Kyiv accepted its terms.

The Ukrainian army noted no long-range Shahed drone attacks during the truce.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged 175 prisoners of war each, including seven civilians on both sides.

Thousands gathered to celebrate Easter despite widespread skepticism.

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Irena Bulhakova said every time a ceasefire is announced, the shelling continues regardless.

Father Roman described Easter as a moment of faith shared by Ukrainians.

President Zelenskyy visited children who lost parents fighting in the war.

Some soldiers in Kharkiv attended an Easter mass in the forest.

The ceasefire came amid stalled US-brokered negotiations.

Ukraine has proposed freezing the conflict along current front lines.

Russia insists on controlling all of Donetsk.

The war has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.

Russia currently occupies just over 19% of Ukrainian territory.

The Kremlin's demands remain a major obstacle.