Breaking: Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

Prefer on Google by Abbey Fenbert U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on March 29, 2026. (PMandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images) Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. U.S. President Donald Trump on May 8 announced a surprise prisoner exchange and three-day ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine from May 9-11. The announcement comes amid mounting tensions between Kyiv and Moscow on the eve of Russia's Victory Day celebrations. While the Kremlin declared a temporary truce in honor of the May 9 holiday, Ukraine has been skeptical that Russia will honor its own terms. "I'm pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day, but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country." Trump claimed he had personally requested the ceasefire and that it had been agreed to by both President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kyiv Independent has reached out to Zelensky's office for comment.