Ukraine and Russia agree to three-day Victory Day ceasefire tied to large-scale POW exchange

Source: Euromaidan Press

Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to conduct a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange alongside a temporary ceasefire from 9–11 May, according to statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy said the agreement was reached through negotiations mediated by the United States and linked the arrangement to humanitarian priorities surrounding the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Zelenskyy says POW return outweighed pressure around Moscow celebrations

In a statement published on 8 May, Zelenskyy referred to “many signals and appeals” regarding security around Moscow during Russia’s Victory Day events, which take place annually on 9 May.

He said Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities and “principle of reciprocity” were well known to Russia, but stressed that securing the return of Ukrainian prisoners remained the greater priority.

Read more: https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/08/ukraine-and-russia-agree-to-three-day-victory-day-ceasefire/

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Ukraine just showed the world how to deal with Russia. It's through strength. The very real threat of Ukrainian drones and ballistic missiles raining down on Putin's party and parade has reaped 1,000 Ukrainian POW's finding their way home.

Slava Ukraini!! Heroyam Slava!!