Trump-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Strained by Ongoing Fighting
Summary
Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for attacks that happened during a brief three-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump. The ceasefire included a prisoner exchange, but fighting has continued, making long-term peace talks difficult.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to mark Russia’s Victory Day.
- The ceasefire included a suspension of all fighting and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
- Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to the ceasefire.
- Despite the ceasefire, fighting and attacks continued, with reports of three people killed by Russian drone strikes.
- Russia said Ukraine sent dozens of drones, and Russian forces responded in kind.
- A recent meeting in Miami involved U.S. representatives and Ukraine’s negotiator to try to advance peace talks.
- Prisoner swaps happened alongside the ceasefire as part of negotiations.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Moscow soon to continue talks.
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