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Putin Says India China and US Consultations Led to 3 Day Ukraine Ceasefire Before Victory Day
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Published on 10 May 2026
He claims talks in three capitals shaped Kyiv’s truce terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he briefed India, China, and the United States on risks in Kyiv before Moscow agreed to a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine during Victory Day commemorations. He described the pause as driven by humanitarian and historical considerations, and said it includes a prisoner exchange—framing the truce as coordinated groundwork rather than a sudden move.
- Putin links a Kyiv briefing to the 3-day ceasefire decision
- He says India China and the US were consulted on the risks
- The truce coincides with Russia’s Victory Day
- A prisoner exchange is included in the ceasefire arrangement
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