Trump: Ukraine and Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire
Russia, Ukraine agree to three-day ceasefire
In a post on Truth Social Friday, Pres. Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there would also be a prisoner exchange.
WASHINGTON - Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire, according to a Truth Social post shared by President Donald Trump on Friday.
FILE - .S. President Donald Trump waits for the arrival of Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at the White House on Oct. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
What they're saying:
"This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country," Trump’s post read in part.
Screenshot of President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social announcing Russia-Ukraine 3-day ceasefire on May 8, 2026. (President Donald Trump Truth Social)
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a Truth Social post shared on President Donald Trump's account on May 8, 2026. The Associated Press also contributed. This story was reported from San Jose.