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Trump announces 3-day Russia Ukraine ceasefire May 9 to 11 and a 2000 prisoner swap
International
Published on 14 May 2026
Ceasefire is timed to Russia Victory Day parades
US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11, with all kinetic activity suspended. In the same window, the countries will exchange 1,000 prisoners each, totaling 2,000 detainees. Trump said the pause was initiated at his direct request and thanked Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy for accepting it. The truce also aligns with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations, while providing a rare, short-term respite for civilians under frequent attacks.
- Ceasefire runs May 9 through May 11
- Both sides will suspend all kinetic activity
- Prisoner exchange totals 2,000 detainees
- Exchange includes 1,000 prisoners returned per side
- Trump claims the plan came at his direct request
- Timing matches Russia’s May 9 Victory Day
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