US President Donald Trump said he has “settled” nine wars and hopes the Russia-Ukraine conflict can become the next one he resolves. Speaking to reporters, he urged ending the war and suggested a possible extension of a three-day ceasefire he announced for May 9–11. Trump said the pause covers “all kinetic activity” and includes a prisoner exchange of 1,000 detainees from each side. He also made a disputed claim that 25,000 young soldiers die monthly.
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.
Your news, in seconds
Get the Beige app — every story in 60 words, updated hourly. Free on iOS & Android.
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urging him to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war and fixing issues at home such as immigration and energy. Trump also alleged Merz is interfering with international efforts to counter Iran’s nuclear threat, arguing that those actions make the world safer.
Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.
