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A three-day ceasefire has been announced to take effect from May 9 to May 11, in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This pause coincides with the Soviet Union’s victory celebrations over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.
President Donald Trump revealed on social media that the truce will involve halting all active military operations and a prisoner exchange, releasing 1,000 detainees from each side. “Hopefully, this marks the start of the end for a very long, deadly, and bitter war,” Trump stated, noting continuous progress in peace talks.
Following a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin on April 29, Trump indicated that a temporary ceasefire was possible. Last year, Putin had suggested a similar three-day halt, but it was not coordinated with Ukraine.
Ukraine has proposed an open-ended ceasefire starting at midnight on Tuesday (2100 GMT), urging Russia to match the effort. Meanwhile, Russia has announced its own ceasefire for May 8 and 9, aiming to align with Victory Day commemorations and a parade in Moscow.
Negotiations appear to be at a standstill, with discussions about eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region stuck over demands that Kyiv withdraw troops from certain territories, which Ukraine refuses. Both sides have accused each other of violating previous ceasefires.
In recent developments, Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, has traveled to Miami for talks with U.S. representatives, as diplomatic efforts to end the war face setbacks. The deadlock revolves around territorial disputes, with Russia insisting Kyiv retreat from contested regions and Ukraine pledging to defend its current positions.
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