Donald Trump Put On Air a Historic Ceasefire: Russia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Truce
In a surprise announcement, US President Donald Trump revealed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting May 9, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. The truce, requested by Trump, includes a suspension of all kinetic activity and a significant prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country .
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“This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country. This request was made directly by me… Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The ceasefire has been confirmed by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Ukraine emphasizing the importance of reciprocity and the US urging Russia to uphold the agreement. The development comes amid escalating tensions, with Ukraine accusing Russia of violating previous ceasefires .
The prisoner swap is seen as a significant humanitarian gesture, potentially paving the way for broader peace talks. Trump expressed hope that the ceasefire could mark the beginning of the end of the conflict, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives since February 2022 .
