Sun Apr 20 13:52:01 UTC 2025: ## Largest Prisoner Swap Yet Between Russia and Ukraine Amidst Contested Truce
**KYIV, UKRAINE** – Russia and Ukraine have completed their largest prisoner exchange since the war began, with over 500 servicemen and civilians repatriated on [Date of exchange]. The swap comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 36-hour ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter holiday. However, Ukrainian officials have reported continued shelling and attacks despite the announced truce, casting doubt on the sincerity of the Russian gesture. Details regarding the precise number of prisoners exchanged on each side were not immediately released. The exchange offers a rare moment of potential de-escalation in the ongoing conflict, although the continuing reports of violence temper any optimism.
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