Trump announces Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap as part of 3-day ceasefire

Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 4:04 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump announces Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap as part of 3-day ceasefire

TL;DR

  • President Trump announced a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine involving 1,000 individuals.
  • The swap is part of a three-day ceasefire intended to coincide with Russia's Victory Day.
  • The temporary ceasefire is scheduled to suspend all military actions from Saturday through Monday.
  • Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to the terms.
  • This initiative aims to de-escalate the conflict, which has been ongoing for over four years.