Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange involving 175 servicemen from each side ahead of Orthodox Easter, according to reports from both countries.

The swap occurred as Russia had declared a temporary ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter period. However, both nations subsequently accused each other of violating the ceasefire arrangement.

Ukraine alleged that Russia conducted drone strikes on Ukrainian positions despite the declared pause in hostilities. Ukrainian officials characterized these attacks as violations of Moscow's own ceasefire announcement.

Russia, meanwhile, made counter-accusations that Ukraine had violated the ceasefire terms, though specific details of the alleged violations were not immediately provided.

The prisoner exchange represents one of the ongoing humanitarian efforts between the two countries despite the broader conflict. Such swaps have occurred periodically throughout the war, often facilitated through third-party mediation.

The Orthodox Easter ceasefire was declared unilaterally by Russia, though the temporary nature and effectiveness of such pauses has been disputed throughout the conflict.