Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
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It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
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Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Weather Newsletters Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire 11 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Robert Greenall Reuters Russians have been told to expect internet outages during the holiday celebrations Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, after both countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union s victory over Nazi Germany.
"This ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country," the US president said.
Shortly afterwards Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Ukraine s participation, while Russian state media also said Russia had agreed to the proposal.
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