Ukraine and Russia Agree to US-Brokered Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian officials confirmed a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to May 11, mediated by the United States. The agreement includes an exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war from each side. Zelenskyy issued a decree allowing Russia's Victory Day parade to proceed in Moscow while stipulating that Red Square would be excluded from Ukrainian targeting. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that the temporary halt in fighting could be extended to allow for renewed peace negotiations.
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: CBC News