Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, set for May 9 to 11. Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Kremlin confirmed the truce, which includes a suspension of fighting and a prisoner exchange between the two countries.Key Facts
- President Trump announced a ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 on Truth Social.
- Ukraine and Russia both confirmed the three-day truce, arranged with U.S. help.
- The ceasefire includes stopping all fighting and exchanging 1,000 prisoners each.
- Russia had previously declared a two-day ceasefire for its May 9 Victory Day.
- Ukraine wants to keep control of its eastern Donetsk region, which Russia partly occupies.
- Peace talks have been difficult, with Russia demanding Ukraine withdraw troops from some areas.
- Ukraine’s negotiator met with U.S. officials in Miami to discuss stalled peace talks.
- Ending the war is a key promise in President Trump’s 2024 campaign.
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