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.

Trump announces a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia to celebrate the Soviet WWII victory, including a prisoner exchange of 1,000 each.

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. The announcement comes as both sides reported new strikes. Follow DW for more.

US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting tomorrow, saying he hoped it could lead to a long-term deal to end Moscow's war.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he discussed a possible ceasefire ‌in the four-year war in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He spoke after the Kremlin reported the two leaders discussed a temporary Ukraine ‌ceasefire to mark the anniversary of the end ⁠of World…