President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day parade.
“I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine. The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
“This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country. This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,” Trump added, saying he hoped it was the beginning of the end of the war altogether.
Russia had threatened to strike central Kyiv if Ukraine launched drone attacks against Moscow during the parade, setting off a high-stakes game of chicken.
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