U.S. ⁠President Donald ​Trump ‌on ‌Friday ⁠announced on ⁠social media that ​there ​would be ⁠a ⁠three-day ⁠ceasefire in the ​war ​between ⁠Russia ⁠and Ukraine from May ⁠9 until May 11. (Reporting by ⁠Susan Heavey;

The brief pause in fighting, as well as a planned prisoner exchange, will coincide with President Vladimir Putin’s plans for the country’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow.

Trump said that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.

For years, Russia’s Victory Day parade has symbolized the country’s military strength and power, with a dazzling display of heavy military equipment and a stream of visiting dignitaries.

President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.

People gather as smoke rises at the Industrial Area after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem/File Photo May 8 (Reuters) - ⁠The ⁠U.

Last year, President Donald Trump announced he would make a new national holiday to mark a U.S. victory during World War II.

The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port Friday in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.