Trump Announces Three-Day Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap
U.S. President Donald Trump has secured a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, along with an exchange of prisoners, marking what he hopes will be the beginning of the end to the ongoing conflict.
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that both Russian and Ukrainian leaders have consented to his request for a three-day cessation of hostilities and prisoner swap.
This announcement was made via social media, indicating that the ceasefire would extend from Saturday, May 9th, through Monday, May 11th.
The period coincides with Russia's Victory Day, commemorating its triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Trump expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing that it involves a halt to all kinetic activities and the reciprocal exchange of 1,000 prisoners between both nations.
He credited himself for initiating this development, acknowledging President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky's concurrence.
Trump further hinted at the potential to bring an end to the prolonged and fraught conflict, stating that discussions aimed at peace continue with incremental progress.
Zelensky echoed Trump’s statement by affirming the necessity of establishing a ceasefire.
He confirmed Ukraine's receipt of Russia's consent to carry out a prisoner exchange on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis.
According to Zelensky, this agreement also includes a commitment from Russia to uphold a three-day ceasefire starting May 9th.
This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as the prospect of peace gains traction with international mediation and diplomatic efforts.
This announcement was made via social media, indicating that the ceasefire would extend from Saturday, May 9th, through Monday, May 11th.
The period coincides with Russia's Victory Day, commemorating its triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Trump expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing that it involves a halt to all kinetic activities and the reciprocal exchange of 1,000 prisoners between both nations.
He credited himself for initiating this development, acknowledging President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky's concurrence.
Trump further hinted at the potential to bring an end to the prolonged and fraught conflict, stating that discussions aimed at peace continue with incremental progress.
Zelensky echoed Trump’s statement by affirming the necessity of establishing a ceasefire.
He confirmed Ukraine's receipt of Russia's consent to carry out a prisoner exchange on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis.
According to Zelensky, this agreement also includes a commitment from Russia to uphold a three-day ceasefire starting May 9th.
This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as the prospect of peace gains traction with international mediation and diplomatic efforts.
