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Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
President Trump announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11 that suspends all kinetic activity and includes a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each side. The pause is intended to cover Russia's Victory Day commemorations.
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President Trump announced Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire covering May 9, 10 and 11 that will suspend all kinetic activity and include an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country. The pause coincides with Russia's Victory Day parade on Red Square commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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Trump said he made the request directly and that both President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed. The announcement was posted on Trump's Truth Social account. He wrote that the ceasefire "hopefully is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War" and that talks are continuing on ending the major conflict.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Previous short ceasefires have been agreed but both sides have accused each other of violations.
The Russia-Ukraine announcement arrived as U.S. forces continued military action against Iran in a separate conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz. Over the past two days, U.S. More than 50 other vessels have been redirected by U.S. forces to enforce the blockade.
An explosion was reported in Iran's Sirik, near the strait, though the cause remains unknown. Oil prices rose following the exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran. The Washington Post reported that the war in Iran and resulting closure of the strait have sent the global energy market into a frenzy, leading to higher prices for Americans.
Saudi officials were angered by President Trump's surprise announcement that the U.S. would begin guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to NBC News. The Saudis worried the move could spur more Iranian attacks on Gulf allies.
