Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance 30%
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5/8/2026, 9:19:26 PM
Topics: Europe
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KYIV — Ukraine and Russia agreed Friday to a three-day halt in fighting during Russia’s annual commemoration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, a pause to begin Saturday and to include a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
The agreement, announced by President Donald Trump, comes amid heightened tensions as both sides had threatened attacks during the holiday.
It marks a rare moment of de-escalation in the ongoing conflict, which has raged since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Trump, speaking from the White House, credited his administration's diplomatic efforts for the breakthrough.
"This is a good first step toward peace," he said, emphasizing the importance of the prisoner exchange for families on both sides.
The ceasefire will run from May 9 to May 11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the deal, calling it "a humanitarian gesture that saves lives."
Russian officials described it as a temporary measure to honor the WWII anniversary.
Details of the prisoner swap remain limited, but sources indicate it will involve military personnel and civilians captured during the war.
The International Committee of the Red Cross is expected to oversee the process.
While the truce offers brief respite, analysts warn it does not address underlying issues.
Fighting has intensified in recent months, with Ukraine's drone strikes disrupting Russian preparations for the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
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