Washington, DC – US President Donald Trump announced a three-day “humanitarian truce” agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The truce will begin tomorrow, Saturday, May 9, the date both countries commemorate as “Victory Day.”
This historic pause in fighting represents the first real breakthrough in the months-long, bloody conflict, offering a glimmer of hope for ending the war.
Details of the “three-day truce”
In an urgent statement, President Trump explained that the ceasefire would include
a complete and comprehensive cessation of all kinetic activities and military operations on all fronts.
Trump emphasized that this agreement would not have been possible without his direct intervention.
He said, “This request was made directly by me, and we hope that
this will be the beginning of the end of this very long, deadly, and difficult war.”
Largest prisoner exchange
The truce is not limited to a ceasefire; it also includes a crucial humanitarian provision: one of the largest prisoner exchanges since the start of the war.
According to the agreement, 2,000 prisoners will be exchanged, 1,000 from each side.
This step is intended to build trust and alleviate the human suffering caused by the conflict.
permanent negotiation track
Observers believe that choosing May 9th for the start of the ceasefire carries deep symbolic significance,
given its importance to both countries’ shared history of victory over Nazism.
Furthermore, the Trump administration is betting that this temporary cessation
could evolve into a permanent negotiating process if both sides exercise restraint.
