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Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
Key takeaways
- The ceasefire will last from May 9-11, Trump wrote on Truth Social.
- “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 the request was “directly” by him and that he “very much” appreciates the agreement made between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The ceasefire will last from May 9-11, Trump wrote on Truth Social. The pause in fighting is for Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.
“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. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country,” Trump wrote.
Trump said the request was “directly” by him and that he “very much” appreciates the agreement made between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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