Trump announces three-day of ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia on May 9-11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day parade, followed by a prisoner swap involving 1,000 prisoners from each side.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree permitting the Moscow parade but limited the ceasefire to Red Square, with hostilities continuing elsewhere in Russia.
- Russia heightened security in Moscow ahead of the parade, deploying additional air defense systems and tightening measures due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the capital.
- Several Russian regions, including Chuvashia and Crimea, canceled public Victory Day celebrations over security concerns, following recent Ukrainian strikes demonstrating extended-range capabilities.
- The ceasefire and prisoner exchange were reportedly requested by Trump and agreed upon by both Putin and Zelenskyy, though tensions remain high after recent ceasefire violations.