Donald J. Trump has announced what he described as a proposed three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, scheduled for May 9–11, according to a statement posted on social media.
In the post, Trump said the temporary ceasefire would coincide with Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations while also recognizing Ukraine’s historical connection to World War II commemorations. He stated that the agreement would include a suspension of military operations and a prisoner exchange involving 1,000 prisoners from each side.
Trump claimed the request was made directly by him and thanked Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy for agreeing to the arrangement.
“Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War,” Trump wrote in the statement.
The announcement comes amid continued international efforts to negotiate a broader peace agreement and reduce hostilities in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has remained one of the world’s most closely watched geopolitical crises.
At the time of publication, there has been no official confirmation from the Russian or Ukrainian governments regarding the reported ceasefire terms or implementation details.
Key Points
- Proposed ceasefire dates: May 9–11
- Temporary halt to military activity
- Planned exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country
- Announcement made by Donald Trump via social media
- No official confirmation yet from Moscow or Kyiv
Why It Matters
If confirmed, the temporary ceasefire could mark one of the most significant pauses in fighting in recent months and may open the door for broader diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Global markets and geopolitical observers are expected to closely monitor developments over the coming days for any official statements or implementation details regarding the proposed agreement.
