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Trump Announces 3-Day Ukraine Cease-Fire, 1,000-Prisoner Swap

5/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day cease-fire starting Saturday and ending Monday, with an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for the cease-fire and said the 1,000-for-1,000 swap is being prepared with U.S. guarantees.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Ukraine war was nearing its end and he would prefer to discuss a security framework with Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.

History

Historical Context

The Dayton talks (1–21 Nov 1995) were initialed 21 Nov and signed in Paris 14 Dec, ending the Bosnian War and establishing a two-entity state. President Bill Clinton then authorized NATO’s IFOR, deploying about 54,000 troops to enforce the cease-fire. In 2023 President Donald Trump announced a three-day cease-fire and a reciprocal prisoner swap, recalling Dayton’s timed exchanges.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a three-day cease-fire starting Saturday and ending Monday, with an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for the cease-fire and said the 1,000-for-1,000 swap is being prepared with U.S. guarantees.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Ukraine war was nearing its end and he would prefer to discuss a security framework with Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.

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