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Ukrainians gathered together to mark Easter, with little faith in the possibility of a ceasefire with Russia as both sides ...

But Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky accused Mr Putin of pretending to observe the truce while carrying out hundreds of ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin unilaterally ... year to cater to the needs of the faithful, holding traditional Easter baskets and cakes to have them blessed. As the sun rose, they stood quietly ...

Priest Serhii Zezul blesses Easter baskets in front of a church destroyed in fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces, during celebration of the Orthodox Easter in Lukashivka village ...

as he sprinkled holy water over the baskets — his voice nearly drowned ... Some said they drove from cities to Lukashivka to mark Easter, fearing Russian forces might target large gatherings ...