More than 240 military personnel from each country were released in operation mediated by the United Arab Emirates; Trump announces Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine held on Saturday (19.br.2025) the largest exchange of prisoners since the beginning of the war. More than 240 military personnel from each country were released in operation mediated by the United Arab Emirates. The conflict in Europe 3 years in February.
In a statement released on Telegram, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 246 military personnel in the country were repatriated from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In return, 246 Ukrainian soldiers were released.
President Vladimir Putin’s government also said that, “As a gesture of goodwill”31 injured Ukrainian war prisoners were delivered in exchange for 15 also injured Russian soldiers, which “They needed urgent medical care”.
Already the president of Ukraine, said in No X (former Twitter) that “277 Ukrainian warriors returned to Casa do captive Russian”. According to him, 4,552 people, among combatants and civilians, have already been brought back to the country.
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TREND IN EASTER
Putin this Saturday (19.abr) a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine due to the Easter holiday. It started at 12 noon (Brasília time) and should end at 6 pm on Sunday (20.abr) –In-noite on Monday (21.abr) at Moscow time.
Zelensky, however, that, shortly before the announcement, “Air strike alerts are spreading through Ukraine”. Classified the truce as “Another attempt by Putin to play with human lives”.
Permanent ceasefire
Ukraine and Russia try to negotiate a permanent ceasefire under the intermediation of the government of US President Donald Trump. However, the discussions are not advancing at the rhythm desired by the White House.
On Friday (18.abr), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the truce if there is no deal in the coming weeks.
