US President Donald Trump announced on Friday (May 8, 2026) that an agreement has been reached for a three-day truce between Russia and Ukraine, effective starting next Saturday.
The agreement stipulates a complete cessation of fire along the lines of contact, alongside a large-scale exchange operation involving one thousand prisoners from each side, the largest of its kind since the outbreak of the conflict in February 2022.
The roots of the Russian-Ukrainian war date back to February 2022, when Russian forces entered Ukrainian territory, leading to fierce battles, mutual shelling, and continuous changes in front lines.
The extended confrontations have left thousands of victims and displaced millions of civilians, as well as massive destruction of infrastructure, amid the failure of diplomatic efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement.
