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Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia, Ukraine

Firefighters work at a site following a Russian strike in Kyiv on April 16. — Firefighters work at a site following a Russian strike in Kyiv on April 16.Photographer: Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images

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By Courtney Subramanian

May 8, 2026 at 6:10 PM UTC

President Donald Trump said there will be a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, as well as a prisoner swap.

The ceasefire, which Trump said would last May 9-11, coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, the US president said in a social media post on Friday.