Russia and Ukraine agree to three-day truce and prisoner exchange around Victory Day
Summary
Russia and Ukraine have reached a three-day ceasefire agreement running from May 9 to May 11, 2026, coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day commemorations. The deal, mediated by US President Donald Trump, includes a prisoner swap involving 1,000 individuals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured an enforcement role for the United States to ensure Russian compliance throughout the process, which is considered a rare moment of cooperation in the ongoing four-year conflict.
(Source:Crypto Briefing)