Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, expressing hope that it will mark the "beginning of the end" of the ongoing war. The ceasefire is set to take place on May 9th, 10th, and 11th, as confirmed by Trump's social media announcement.
According to Emirates News Agency, the US president revealed that the ceasefire agreement includes a suspension of all "kinetic activity" between the two nations. Additionally, a significant development in the peace process involves a planned exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each country.
In his post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized his optimism about the progress being made in diplomatic talks aimed at resolving the conflict. He described the ceasefire as a potential turning point in what has been a prolonged and brutal war. The president's announcement has generated international attention and anticipation as the world watches for further developments in the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.