Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukrainian and Russian forces in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. The US president stated that the prolonged war was nearing its end in a post on Truth Social.
Trump revealed that he had requested a cessation of hostilities from May 9 to May 11, expressing gratitude to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky for agreeing to the ceasefire. The ceasefire will involve suspending all military activities and exchanging 1,000 prisoners from each country as part of the peace agreement.
The announcement was made on Trump’s social media platform, where he emphasized that this ceasefire could signal the beginning of the end of the protracted and deadly conflict. Talks are ongoing to resolve this significant conflict, which is considered the largest since World War II.
Victory Day commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. It is a historic holiday celebrated in memory of the Soviet triumph following the German Instrument of Surrender on May 8, 1945.
Recent reports indicated that Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia, defying Moscow’s self-imposed ceasefire. The attacks caused a major fire at a key oil refinery in Russia, highlighting the escalating tensions between the two nations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s actions, accusing Moscow of prioritizing its military parade over the ongoing conflict that has claimed the lives of Ukrainian citizens. In response, Russia retaliated with numerous attacks and drone strikes, violating its own ceasefire agreement.
Despite Russia’s declaration of a Victory Day ceasefire, the situation escalated as both sides engaged in military actions. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend a military parade in Red Square, prompting heightened security measures amidst the ongoing conflict.
