Trump declares three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 to May 11 amid Victory Day celebrations

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, starting from May 9 till May 11.

Trump announced the ceasefire in a Truth Social post and wrote, "I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine. The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II."

The US President added, "This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country. This request was made directly by me, and I very much appreciate its agreement by President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War. Talks are continuing on ending this Major Conflict, the biggest since World War II, and we are getting closer and closer every day."

This is a developing story. More details awaited.