politics

May 8, 2026

TRUMP DECLARED A THREE-DAY CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE: "Let us hope this is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and difficult war"

US President Donald Trump announced that a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has been agreed upon.

TRUMP DECLARED A THREE-DAY CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE: "Let us hope this is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and difficult war"

TL;DR

  • A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was announced by US President Donald Trump.
  • The ceasefire is scheduled for May 9, 10, and 11, coinciding with Victory Day celebrations.
  • The agreement includes a halt to all kinetic activities.
  • 1,000 prisoners from each country will be exchanged.
  • Trump personally requested the ceasefire and thanked Presidents Putin and Zelensky for their agreement.
  • This is viewed as a potential start to ending the long and difficult war.

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