Trump: I am pleased to announce the introduction of a THREE-DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9, 10, and 11) in the conflict...

Trump: I am pleased to announce the introduction of a THREE-DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9, 10, and 11) in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

“At this time, Russia celebrates Victory Day, but Ukraine does as well, since it was also an important part of and played a major role in World War II.

This ceasefire will include a halt to all hostilities, as well as a prisoner exchange — 1,000 people from each side. This request was made directly by me, and I greatly appreciate the agreement of President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

I hope this will be the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and difficult war. Negotiations on ending this major conflict — the largest since World War II — are continuing, and with each passing day we are getting closer and closer to the goal.”

UPD: Zelensky confirmed the ceasefire

Today, as part of the negotiation process mediated by the American side, we received Russia’s agreement to conduct a prisoner-of-war exchange in the 1,000-for-1,000 format. A silence regime must also be established on May 9, 10, and 11. Ukraine is consistently working to bring its people back from Russian captivity. I instructed our team to quickly prepare everything necessary for the exchange.