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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 8, 2026United States

President Trump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire and Prisoner Swap

President Trump announced a three-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine to coincide with World War II victory commemorations. The agreement includes a total suspension of military activity and a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country.

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Why It Matters

The pauses active combat for three days and facilitates the exchange of 2,000 total prisoners, marking a shift in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • A three-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine is scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
  • The agreement includes a suspension of all kinetic military activity.
  • A prisoner swap involving 1,000 individuals from each country is part of the agreement.
  • The cease-fire is timed to coincide with the commemoration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
  • Negotiations involved Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Miami.
  • Estimates from the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicate between 500,000 and 600,000 deaths have occurred during the war.
  • President Trump stated he personally requested the cease-fire.

Who's Mentioned

personVladimir Putin“President of Russia.”organizationCenter for Strategic and International Studies“00,000 and 600,000 people have died in the war, according to estimates from the ”personVolodymyr Zelensky“President of Ukraine.”personJared Kushner“Son-in-law of Donald Trump involved in diplomatic talks.”personSteve Witkoff“Trump's special envoy.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States who announced the cease-fire and prisoner swap.”personRustem Umerov“Ukraine's top negotiator.”organizationCenter for Strategic and International Studies“Source of war casualty estimates.”