Russia-Ukraine 3-Day Ceasefire: Trump Brokers First Joint Agreement + 1,000-for-1,000 Prisoner Swap May 2026

# Russia-Ukraine 3-Day Ceasefire: Trump Brokers First Joint Agreement + 1,000-for-1,000 Prisoner Swap May 2026

> **Quick answer:** President Trump announced on May 8, 2026 that both Russia and Ukraine agreed to a joint three-day ceasefire covering May 9-11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day. Unlike previous unilateral pauses — Russia violated Ukraine's May 6 ceasefire with 140+ attacks and 850+ drones — this is the first truce confirmed by both sides simultaneously. The deal includes a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap, the largest of the war. Markets responded immediately: European defense stocks fell 5-6%, EUR/USD firmed, and Brent crude dropped as traders priced a lower war-duration premium.

The first jointly confirmed ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war is now in effect. Trump brokered the Russia-Ukraine 3-day ceasefire on May 8, 2026, with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming the agreement within hours. For three days, all kinetic military activity is suspended — and 2,000 prisoners are coming home.

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## What Just Happened: The Ceasefire No One Expected to Hold Together

The announcement came via Trump's Truth Social on May 8: "I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th)... This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prison swap of 1,000 prisoners from each Country."