Trump announces Russia-Ukraine three-day ceasefire from 9 May
US president says on Truth Social the ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and prisoner swap
TL;DR
- Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war from May 9-11.
- The ceasefire includes a suspension of all 'kinetic activity' and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the announcement and prisoner exchange.
- Zelenskyy stated that the resolution of humanitarian issues, like prisoner release, is a priority for Ukraine.
- Ukraine had previously accused Moscow of ignoring a proposal for a ceasefire, viewing it as a test of Russia's intentions.
- Russia had previously announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire for its Victory Day on May 9th.