President Donald Trump announced Friday on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire in their ongoing war, effective from Saturday, May 9, through Monday, May 11.

In the post, Trump 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. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country." He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for their agreement and stated that talks to end the conflict are progressing, adding, "Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard-fought war."

Zelenskyy confirmed the arrangement later Friday, announcing that Ukraine would conduct a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner of war exchange on May 9 as part of the U.S.-brokered deal. The Kremlin also acknowledged the three-day truce, which coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

The announcement follows recent diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration. Trump had discussed a temporary pause with Putin during a phone call on April 29, and Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov recently met with U.S. representatives in Miami amid stalled peace talks. Russia had unilaterally declared a two-day ceasefire for May 8-9 earlier this week, while Ukraine proposed its own open-ended truce that Moscow ignored.

Moscow and Kyiv have frequently accused each other of violating previous short-term truces. For instance, during an Easter ceasefire in April, Ukraine reported over 2,000 Russian violations, while Russia claimed nearly 2,000 Ukrainian breaches, including drone strikes. Similar mutual recriminations marked last year's Victory Day pause, which Russia declared without Kyiv's agreement.

The war, now in its fifth year, remains deadlocked, particularly over Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, where Russia controls about three-quarters of the territory but demands further Ukrainian withdrawals. Ukraine has refused to cede any land it holds. This ceasefire represents a rare mutual agreement, potentially paving the way for broader negotiations.