Former President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Monday, including a prisoner swap as part of the deal. The brief pause in fighting is intended to allow for the exchange of captives held by both sides.
Details of the ceasefire
Trump made the announcement without specifying a start date or providing a timeline for when the three-day halt would begin. The ceasefire is set to last 72 hours, during which hostilities are expected to cease. Neither the Russian nor Ukrainian governments have publicly confirmed the arrangement or issued statements on how it will be enforced.
Prisoner swap component
The prisoner exchange is a central element of the announcement. The swap involves an exchange of prisoners held by both Russia and Ukraine, though the number of captives and their identities have not been disclosed. Previous prisoner exchanges during the conflict have involved hundreds of soldiers and civilians, but details of this specific swap remain unclear.
The announcement comes amid ongoing international efforts to de-escalate the war, which has continued for more than two years. Trump, who is not currently in office, has previously stated his ability to negotiate a settlement between the two countries. No other world leaders or organizations have publicly endorsed or criticized the proposed ceasefire.
No start date for the ceasefire has been announced, and details of the prisoner exchange have not been released. The involved parties have not yet responded to requests for comment.
