Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
- 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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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…
US President Trump wants Moscow and Kiev to have a ceasefire. 1,000 prisoners are to be exchanged.
Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
KYIV, Ukraine — US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped it could lead to long term deal to end Moscow’s war. Russia had previously announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire to mark its May 9 World War II Victory Day on Saturday. Ukraine previously stated that it too had offered a truce but that this had been ignored by Moscow. The truce would also include a mutual swa…
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