Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and 1,000-for-1,000 Prisoner Swap
Published: May 8, 2026
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 to May 11, 2025, including a suspension of all military activity and a large-scale prisoner exchange. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Russia's agreement to the prisoner swap but emphasized the ceasefire 'must be established.'
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11, 2025, during which all military operations will halt and 1,000 prisoners will be exchanged by each side. Trump said he personally requested the truce and credited Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for their agreement, announcing the move in a post on his Truth Social platform.