US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and “we are getting closer and closer every day”.“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,” Trump posted on social media. “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.”The pause in fighting will take place over Victory Day in Russia, celebrated on May 9, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
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Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled for May 9th, 10th, and 11th. This agreement follows US-mediated talks and includes a prisoner exchange.
Lucy QuagginSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-08 · 20:24 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled for May 9th, 10th, and 11th. This agreement follows US-mediated talks and includes a prisoner exchange. The ceasefire coincides with Russia's Victory Day, a commemoration of the Soviet Union's World War II victory. Trump stated that negotiations to end the conflict are ongoing and progressing. The pause in fighting aims to facilitate these diplomatic efforts.
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The ceasefire coincides with Victory Day in Russia.
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Negotiations to end the war are continuing and "we are getting closer and closer every day".
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A prisoner exchange will occur as part of the agreement.
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The ceasefire is scheduled for May 9th, 10th, and 11th.
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US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
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