Fox World reports: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said he thinks the war with Ukraine could end soon."I think that the matter is coming to an end," Putin told reporters, according to Reuters.Putin’s words came a day after Trump announced a three-day ceasefire to celebrate the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II, as well as a massive prisoner exchange between both nations.The ceasefire began on Saturday and will run through Monday, Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II."TRUMP ANNOUNCES SURPRISE THREE-DAY CEASEFIRE IN RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR"This ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, and also a prisoner swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country," he added.
"A ceasefire regime must also be established on May 9, 10, and 11. Ukraine is consistently working to bring its people home from Russian captivity. I have instructed our team to promptly prepare everything necessary for the exchange."Zelenskyy also thanked Trump for his diplomatic involvement in the process and said he hopes the United States will make sure Moscow abides by the agreement.
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Fox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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- "A ceasefire regime must also be established on May 9, 10, and 11.
- Ukraine is consistently working to bring its people home from Russian captivity.
- Fox News' Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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