Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May
Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May
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Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May
Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ on the battlefield
Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from 9 to 11 May.
The US president said on social media the ceasefire would include a suspension of all “kinetic activity” and a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. It was confirmed by both sides.
Trump said in his post: “Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War,” adding that there was constant progress in talks to end the conflict.