Trump Announces 3‑Day Ceasefire, 1,000 POW Swap
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- Trump announced a three‑day ceasefire (May 9‑11) between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social, calling it a step toward ending the war, a key pledge of his 2024 campaign.
- Zelenskyy confirmed the truce on X and said the swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each side would be carried out.
- Ushakov said the agreement resulted from a phone call between President Putin and Trump, tying the ceasefire to Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.
- Ceasefire will suspend all kinetic activity and includes a reciprocal prisoner exchange of 1,000 captives per side.
Why it matters: Ukraine gains a brief pause in hostilities and a chance to retrieve 1,000 soldiers, while Russia scores a diplomatic win tied to Victory Day; the truce pressures both sides toward broader negotiations, affecting war‑related aid flows.
