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Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap

Summary

President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange. The ceasefire will last from May 9 to May 11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day holiday.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced the ceasefire on social media.
  • The ceasefire will be from Saturday, May 9, through Monday, May 11.
  • The ceasefire includes a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.
  • May 9 is Victory Day in Russia, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
  • Trump called the ceasefire a possible "beginning of the end" of the war.
  • Both Russia and Ukraine played significant roles in World War II.
  • Fighting had continued shortly before the ceasefire started.
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