Trump believes truce between Russia and Ukraine could last longer

US President Donald Trump believes that the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine could be extended.

Source: Trump speaking to journalists; US Department of State on X (Twitter)

Details: Journalists asked Trump whether the three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia announced by him could be prolonged, to which he replied in the affirmative.

Quote from Trump: "It could be. It would be nice. I'd like to see it stop. Russia and Ukraine – it's the worst thing since World War II in terms of life. 25,000 young soldiers every month. It's crazy. So it could very well be."

Background:

• US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia on 8 May.
• President Zelenskyy announced a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap on 9 May. He also confirmed the US president's statement regarding a ceasefire with Russia on 9–11 May.
• At the official level, Ukraine allowed Russia to hold its Victory Day parade as part of the ceasefire arrangements.
• Later, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on Zelenskyy's decree allowing the parade to take place in Moscow.

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