2026 De-escalation: Trump Announces 3-Day Truce and 2,000 Prisoner Exchange Between Moscow and Kyiv for Victory Day

In a significant 2026 diplomatic move, President Trump brokered a three-day ceasefire starting May 9 to mark "Victory Day." The 2026 agreement includes a major exchange of 2,000 prisoners. Despite the 2026 truce starting on Friday, reports of a massive Ukrainian strike on the Rostov 2026 air traffic center have emerged, causing civilian casualties. This 2026 initiative follows intensive 2026 calls between Trump and President Putin, echoing similar 2025 efforts, as the 2026 global community monitors the fragile cessation of hostilities.