Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

Author: AyobamiPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: United States

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Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting May 9, hoping it could lead to a long-term deal to end the war. This ceasefire follows Russia's announcement of a two-day unilateral ceasefire to mark Victory Day. Trump also mentioned a mutual swap of 1,000 prisoners between the two countries.

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