Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Key takeaways
- The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each.
- "This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.
- Trump said he had made the request for a halt in fighting, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had agreed.
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The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. The announcement comes as both sides reported new strikes. Follow DW for more.
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05/08/2026May 8, 2026Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine and RussiaUS President Donald Trump announced on social media that a three-day ceasefire would take place from May 9 to May 11 in the war between Russia and Ukraine.