A break in the war
US President Donald Trump has important news. There is a cease-fire in the Ukraine war. The cease-fire lasts 3 days. It starts on Saturday, May 9. It lasts until Monday, May 11.
Russia and Ukraine agree to the plan. No weapons will fire during this time. Trump hopes for an end to the war. He thanks Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy for their help.
Prisoners go free
There is also a large prisoner exchange. Both sides release 1,000 people each. This means: 2,000 people can go home. Ukraine prepares everything for the exchange.
Celebration in Moscow
On May 9, Russia celebrates Victory Day. This is an important holiday. There is a large military parade in Moscow. Ukraine promised: They will not attack the parade.
Before, there was a fight about a different cease-fire. Both sides blamed each other. Now new rules apply for 3 days. Experts from the USA will travel to Kyiv soon.
