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Ukraine and Russia traded blame for hundreds of ceasefire violations within hours of a 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce, with Ukraine reporting 2,299 violations and Russia accusing Kyiv of 1,971, while 175 prisoners were exchanged as the pause began; Zelenskyy said Ukraine would observe the truce but reserve the right to respond to any strikes.
Ghana’s foreign minister says at least 55 Ghanaians have died in the Russia-Ukraine war, with about 272 believed lured into the conflict since 2022 and two more currently prisoners of war. He highlighted Africa-wide recruitment of fighters for Russia and pledged to dismantle illegal recruitment networks and launch public-awareness campaigns to prevent youths from being drawn in, while calling for humane treatment of detainees.