President Donald Trump posted a major development to social media Friday concerning the seemingly endless Russia-Ukraine war: both sides have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting May 9.
The deal includes a prisoner swap:
All “kinetic activity” will come to a stop:
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. 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. This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War. Talks are continuing on ending this Major Conflict, the biggest since World War II, and we are getting closer and closer every day. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
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Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Iran has dominated the headlines, but the ugly, Russia-Ukraine war is still very much ongoing and continues to be devastating. Russia and its slippery president, Vladimir Putin, are completely untrustworthy, so only time will tell if they honor this deal, but it at least has the potential to lead to better days.
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump announces he’s negotiated a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE between Ukraine and Russia from May 9-11
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 8, 2026
“This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country.
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🚨 JUST IN: President Trump announces he’s negotiated a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE between Ukraine and Russia from May 9-11
“This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country.
This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War.” —@POTUS
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