2 h. ago Why Putin’s Easter ‘ceasefire’ is a dangerous distraction from his original sin

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating an Easter ceasefire - it doesn’t and should not matter, World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains

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3 h. ago Zelenskyy says Russia has intensified shelling despite ‘Easter truce’ as Moscow also accuses Ukraine of breaching ceasefire – live

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advanceEaster falls on the same day this year for orthodox and western churches, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukrainians not to give up hope that peace will one day return.Here are some of the latest images coming out of the newswires from Ukraine where festivities continue despite Russian attacks:We are documenting every Russian violation of its self-declared commitment to a full ceasefire for the Easter period and are prepared to provide the necessary information to our partners. In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage. It’s a good thing, at least, that there were no air raid sirens. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Ukrainians gather together to mark Easter with little faith in ceasefire with Russia

Zelensky and Putin accuse each other of breaking temporary truce over weekend

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4 h. ago Trump's team to travel to London next week for Ukraine ceasefire talks

Trump's team to travel to London next week for Ukraine ceasefire talks  Українська правда

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5 h. ago Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire

Dozens of Ukrainians have gathered at a bombed-out church in the country’s north to celebrate Easter Sunday, doubting a ceasefire with Russia might be possible

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5 h. ago Trump’s team plans to travel to London to finalize discussions on the Ukraine ceasefire issue, according to Kellogg

Trump’s team plans to travel to London to finalize discussions on the Ukraine ceasefire issue, according to Kellogg  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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6 h. ago Zelenskyy accuses Putin of creating ‘impression’ of a ceasefire and says Russian shelling has continued – Ukraine war live

‘Easter truce’ ordered by Putin on Saturday but Ukraine president says Russian army continuing efforts to advanceLuke Harding, a Guardian foreign correspondent, writes that the ceasefire declaration came amid reports that the White House was ready to recognise Russian control of Crimea as part of a broad US proposal to end the war in Ukraine.Here is an extract from his piece:According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the US may be willing to give Putin a strategic victory and to accept Russian control over the peninsula. In 2014, Russian special forces seized Crimea, which Putin annexed after a sham referendum.US diplomatic recognition would violate the UN charter and the post-1945 consensus that countries cannot seize territory by force. Most states, including the UK, have refused to recognise Russia’s illegal takeover. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Mass prisoner swap brings emotional homecoming for hundreds of Ukrainian troops

Dozens of released Ukrainian prisoners of war embraced loved ones in emotional reunions after they were returned from Russian captivity.

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7 h. ago Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh attacks after Putin declares ceasefire

Zelenskyy says proposal for 30-day truce still on the table but Kyiv will ‘act symmetrically’

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14 h. ago RAF jets are scrambled twice in 48 hours to ward off Putin's latest show of force with Russian jets

British Typhoons were mobilised in two separate instanced last week after Kremlin planes flew too close to the border, The Telegraph reported.

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16 h. ago Kellogg says Trump's team will head to London to 'lock down' Ukraine ceasefire issue

Kellogg says Trump's team will head to London to 'lock down' Ukraine ceasefire issue  MSN

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16 h. ago Ceasefire countdown: Will London talks finally stop the Russia

Ceasefire countdown: Will London talks finally stop the Russia-Ukraine war?  Mint

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17 h. ago Zelensky says Russian attacks persist after Putin announces ‘Easter truce’

The Russian president said military operations would be halted until midnight on Monday

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18 h. ago Ukraine says Russian attacks continue after Putin declares ceasefire

Sirens sound in Kyiv as air defences open fire on incoming missiles minutes after announcement

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22 h. ago Putin says ‘humanitarian considerations’ prompted Easter ceasefire with Ukraine

Vladimir Putin said “humanitarian considerations” were behind his decision to announce a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday, 19 April.

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23 h. ago Vladimir Putin declares Easter truce with Ukraine and vows his troops will stop 'all military operation's until Monday but Zelensky accuses Russia of 'playing with human lives'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine as an 'Easter truce.'

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23 h. ago Zelenskyy says Russia still firing on Ukraine despite ‘Easter truce’

Kremlin proclaimed a temporary ceasefire, but Russian artillery fire is continuing, according to Ukrainian presidentUkrainian survivors speak after Russian attack on SumyVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian artillery fire is continuing in Ukraine despite the Kremlin’s proclamation of an Easter ceasefire.“As of now, according to the commander-in-chief reports, Russian assault operations continue on several frontline sectors, and Russian artillery fire has not subsided,” the Ukrainian president posted on X. “Therefore, there is no trust in words coming from Moscow.” Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Vladimir Putin declares Easter truce with Ukraine and vows his troops will stop 'all military operation's until Monday

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine as an 'Easter truce.'

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24 h. ago Putin orders ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine as temporary ceasefire announced

The Russian president said military operations would be halted until midnight on Monday

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29 h. ago Talks in London may lead to full ceasefire in Ukraine, media reveal timeline

Talks in London may lead to full ceasefire in Ukraine, media reveal timeline  MSN

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