(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday.

Prisoners of war returned to Ukraine on April 19 after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire.

A woman carries her belongings during an evacuation, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 12, 2025. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov/File Photo (Reuters) - Britain has urged Russia to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine,

Ukraine imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies on Friday, a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alleged that China had been supplying weapons to Russia. China's foreign ministry earlier on Friday dismissed Zelenskiy's accusation as groundless.

Ukraine imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies on Friday claiming they were involved in production of advanced Iskander missiles, a day after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alleged that China had been supplying weapons to Russia.

OTTAWA — China poses the biggest geopolitical threat to Canada, Liberal Leader Mark Carney said on Friday, citing issues including foreign interference, Beijing's support for Russia's war in Ukraine and its interest in the Arctic.