Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that a three-day ceasefire has been reached between Russia and Ukraine. The temporary truce is scheduled to begin on May 9, marking a short-term suspension of the ongoing hostilities between the two neighboring countries. The announcement outlines a specific window for the pause in fighting, which is intended to provide a brief reprieve from the conflict.^[1][2]

As part of the ceasefire agreement, the two warring sides will also engage in a significant prisoner exchange. The deal stipulates that 1,000 prisoners from each country will be swapped, totaling 2,000 individuals to be released. This humanitarian component was announced alongside the cessation of military actions, framing the three-day period as both a military pause and a diplomatic exchange.^[1][2]

The agreement, which was publicized on Friday, focuses on the immediate implementation of the truce and the logistical execution of the prisoner swap. By setting the start date for May 9, the arrangement establishes a clear timeline for both the cessation of fire and the return of personnel. This development represents a coordinated effort to manage a temporary halt in the war through high-level mediation.^[1][2]