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Posted on April 11, 2026
2 min read
A large crowd of protesters in London rallies against the ban of Palestine Action, holding flags and placards. This image captures the tension during the protest where over 466 individuals were arrested by police, highlighting the ongoing conflict surrounding Palestine Action and its implications.
Latest Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire Developments
Details of the Prisoner Swap
KYIV, April 11 (Reuters) – Ukraine and Russia exchanged 175 prisoners of war each on Saturday in their latest swap, officials from both countries said, as they prepare to start a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter.
Ukrainian Perspective
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had brought home 175 servicemen and seven civilians from Russian captivity. He said the Ukrainian servicemen had defended the country on different fronts from the east to the south and most of them had been in captivity in Russia since 2022.
Russian Perspective and Mediation
Russia’s Defence Ministry said the United Arab Emirates had mediated the exchange. Russia took back 175 servicemen and also seven civilians originally from the Kursk region, the ministry said.
Background on POW Exchanges and Peace Talks
During more than four years of war https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraine-russia-war/, Kyiv and Moscow have carried out regular POW exchanges. They are among the few concrete results to emerge from several rounds of U.S.-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which remain stalled over the issue of territory.
Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Agreement
Ceasefire Timing and Details
As both Ukraine and Russia celebrate Orthodox Easter this weekend, the countries have agreed on a short, 32-hour ceasefire to mark the holiday.
Russia said the ceasefire would begin at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT) on Saturday and end at midnight on Sunday.
Ukrainian Military Procedures
Zelenskiy said he and his army chief had discussed the procedures for Ukrainian troops under the ceasefire.
Conditions for Ceasefire Response
“The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean no response from our side,” he said.
Prospects for Peace
“A ceasefire at Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal.”
(Reporting by Olena Harmash; Editing by Alexander Smith and Gareth Jones)