Ukraine and Russia declare Easter ceasefire as 182 Ukrainians are freed in swap

At St Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukrainians marked Orthodox Easter with basket blessings and community fundraising for the army, underscoring how the war frames daily life.

For the second consecutive year, Russia and Ukraine announced an Easter ceasefire, though both have historically accused each other of thousands of alleged violations, and residents remain sceptical despite the brief respite.

Al Jazeera’s Audrey McAlpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

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