"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. 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, he added."
"Posting on Truth Social on Friday, the US leader said the truce would last from Saturday to Monday. 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. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country, he added."
"Russia had previously announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire to mark its May 9 World War II Victory Day on Saturday. Ukraine previously stated that it too had offered a truce but that this had been ignored by Moscow. This request was made directly by me, Trump said on Friday, thanking his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy for agreeing to it."
"Talks are continuing on ending the war, Trump said, adding that we are getting closer and closer every day. Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War. More to come"
A three-day ceasefire is planned for May 9, 10, and 11 in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The ceasefire will suspend all kinetic activity. It will also include a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country. The ceasefire is presented as part of ongoing efforts to end the war, with talks continuing and progress described as increasing. Russia had announced a two-day unilateral ceasefire for May 9 Victory Day, while Ukraine said it had offered a truce that Moscow ignored. The ceasefire request is attributed to the US president, who thanked Russian and Ukrainian leaders for agreeing to it.
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