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Russia, Ukraine Begin 3-Day Ceasefire Brokered by Trump
Trump said the truce suspends all kinetic activity and includes a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange as talks continue on a longer peace deal.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war running Saturday through Monday, including a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners by each nation.
- Victory Day celebrations in Russia, marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, prompted the truce timing. Trump said he appreciates Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreeing to his request.
- Zelenskyy had previously announced a ceasefire for May 5-6, while Russia suggested one for May 8-9, creating conflicting timelines before the current three-day pause. Trump called it the "beginning of the end" of the four-year-old conflict.
- Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told journalists Thursday that Russia strengthened its focus on "retaliatory measures" if Ukraine disrupts the ceasefire. The Defense Ministry warned civilians in Kyiv of "the need to leave the city promptly."
- Trump expressed optimism on Friday, stating "Talks are continuing on ending this Major Conflict, the biggest since World War II, and we are getting closer and closer every day." The ceasefire marks a potential turning point in the conflict.
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US President Donald Trump has unexpectedly mediated a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
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Trump Says Russia and Ukraine Agreed to Three-Day Ceasefire
President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a temporary three-day ceasefire, with the pause in fighting expected to begin Saturday. In a message announcing the development, Trump said the agreement could be a step toward ending the war, calling it a possible beginning of the end of a long and deadly conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin were said to have confirmed the t…
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