Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Fails

Hopes for a temporary reprieve in the four-year conflict were dashed as heavy fighting continued across the front lines despite a Kremlin-ordered truce.

Ukraine's military documented 469 Russian violations within the first few hours, while Russian officials accused Ukrainian forces of nearly 2,000 breaches.

The breakdown of the ceasefire highlights the extreme fragility of diplomatic efforts as the war grinds into its fifth year.

Both nations have vowed to respond 'symmetrically' to continued aggression, signaling a return to full-scale hostilities.