Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Trump said the deal suspends all kinetic activity and includes a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, with talks continuing on ending the war.
- 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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Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9-11, in exchange for 1,000 prisoners of war from each side. Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement.
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The Straits TimesRussia and Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON: Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump that will run from May 9 to May 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, a decision that he claims would have been agreed by the leaders of both countries. The truce comes just in time for Vladimir Putin to hold the Victory Day parade in Moscow. “This ceasefire will include the suspension of all military activity and an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country. I made this request directly and I greatly appreciate your ac…
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