Russia–Ukraine Easter truce expires amid mutual accusations of violations
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The Russia-Ukraine Easter truce expired with both sides accusing each other of violations.
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A 32-hour Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine expired on Monday, with both nations accusing each other of thousands of violations. Despite a brief reduction in air and missile strikes along the 1,200-kilometre front line, officials reported ongoing drone and artillery activity. This mutual accusation of breaches indicates a failure to establish a sustained cessation of hostilities. The expiration means fighting is expected to continue without the temporary restraint observed during the truce period.
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