Trump Hopes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire ‘Could’ Last Longer

Trump said the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may last longer as Washington-backed talks produced a three-day truce and planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap, despite continued accusations of violations from both sides. Make us preferred on Google Flip Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump said he hopes the newly announced three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine “could” last longer, raising hopes for a broader pause in the more than four-year war. Speaking to reporters in remarks released by the US State Department, Trump was asked whether the May 9–11 ceasefire could continue beyond the planned three days. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “Possibly. It would be good. I would like to see it stop,” Trump said. “Russia and Ukraine – this is the worst thing that has happened since World War II in terms of human losses. Twenty-five thousand young soldiers every month. It’s madness. So it certainly could be.” Trump announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a temporary ceasefire and a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war each. The agreement was brokered by Washington amid continued efforts to negotiate a broader settlement to the conflict. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrangement and said the prisoner swap would take place on Saturday. He also acknowledged the ceasefire agreement covering May 9–11. Ukraine officially agreed not to disrupt Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow as part of the truce arrangement. The May 9 parade remains one of the Kremlin’s most important symbolic events, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.