May 8, 2026

Trump Declares Three-Day Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap, Hopes for Peace Progress

President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, effective Saturday through Monday, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day.
The ceasefire includes a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side, with Trump suggesting it could be the 'beginning of the end' for the war.
The agreement was reached with the cooperation of President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, amidst separate ceasefire announcements from both countries.