Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Key Points:

• U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war from May 9 to May 11 to mark the end of World War Two for Russia, including a suspension of all kinetic activity and a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
• The ceasefire follows a similar temporary truce announced by Russia last year, which was not agreed upon by Ukraine, and coincides with Russia's Victory Day commemorations on May 8-9.
• Ukraine proposed an open-ended ceasefire starting May 2, urging Russia to reciprocate, while peace talks brokered by the U.S. remain stalled, particularly over control of the eastern Donetsk region.
• Ukraine's chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, arrived in Miami for meetings with U.S. officials as diplomatic efforts continue despite ongoing accusations from both sides of ceasefire violations.
• Trump expressed hope that the ceasefire marks the beginning of the end of the conflict, highlighting ongoing progress in negotiations to resolve the war.