More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia.
, Ukrainian authorities and ordinary people shared messages of hope, linking the story of Jesus’ resurrection to their longing for peace and a Ukrainian victory.
“Belief in victory unites all of us always, and especially today. At Easter, which from time immemorial has been a family holiday for Ukrainians, a day of warmth, hope and great unity. We are one big family — Ukrainians. We have one big home — Ukraine. We have one big goal — victory for all,” Zelenskyy said.
Alla Voronina, one of the people who came to St. Michael’s with baskets containing Easter cakes and multi-colored eggs, said that the restrictions were “very hard” on residents’ morale. In a statement, Putin commended Kirill for “tireless, selfless work aimed at preserving enduring historical, spiritual, moral and family values, the upbringing and education of the youth.”
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox EasterA top Ukrainian official says more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released in a major Easter exchange with Russia. Orthodox Ukrainians are marking the holiday for a second time since Moscow unleashed its brutal full-scale war last February. While celebrations were subdued due to security risks, with a curfew barring the faithful from customary all-night services, Ukrainian authorities and ordinary people shared messages of hope. Some worshippers in central Kyiv nevertheless admitted that the continuing restrictions were “very hard” on morale, while others stressed that they were praying for Ukrainian troops.
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox EasterMore than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia, a top official said Sunday, as Orthodox Ukrainians marked the holiday for a second time since Moscow unleashed its brutal full-scale war last February.
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox EasterUkrainian churches are usually crowded on Orthodox Easter Sunday. But this year, the wide courtyard was barely half full, and the line of people waiting for the priest to sprinkle holy water on their adorned baskets was moving briskly.
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox EasterMore than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released as part of a major Easter exchange with Russia, a top official says.
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox EasterA top Ukrainian official says more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released in a major Easter exchange with Russia. Orthodox Ukrainians are marking the holiday for a second time since…
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox EasterA top Ukrainian official says more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released in a major Easter exchange with Russia.
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