Russia supports Trump's proposal for ceasefire with Ukraine until May 11 and 1,000-for-1,000 PoW exchange with Kiev - Pres aide Ushakov | Collector The main point agreed is to carry out, during the ceasefire from May 9 to 11 inclusive, an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. We welcome this initiative, which follows on from the recent telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the US," the politician said. Ushakov also noted that the presidents also emphasised 'that our countries were allies during the Second World War.' "It is significant that President Trump’s initiative is timed to coincide with the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazism, our sacred holiday," he concluded. On Friday, Trump announced a 'three day ceasefire' during Victory Day celebrations to run May 9-11, including an exchange of 1000 prisoners per side. Trump said the initiative was his 'direct request' and had been agreed to by Russia and Ukraine. Victory Day is marked annually in Russia and several other countries on May 9. The main event, this year commemorating the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War, is the parade in the Russian capital. Russia announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the period of May 8-10. The Russian Defence Ministry warned of a 'massive retaliatory missile strike on central Kiev' in the event of any attempts to disrupt the celebrations.""> The main point agreed is to carry out, during the ceasefire from May 9 to 11 inclusive, an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. We welcome this initiative, which follows on from the recent telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the US," the politician said. Ushakov also noted that the presidents also emphasised 'that our countries were allies during the Second World War.' "It is significant that President Trump’s initiative is timed to coincide with the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazism, our sacred holiday," he concluded. On Friday, Trump announced a 'three day ceasefire' during Victory Day celebrations to run May 9-11, including an exchange of 1000 prisoners per side. Trump said the initiative was his 'direct request' and had been agreed to by Russia and Ukraine. Victory Day is marked annually in Russia and several other countries on May 9. The main event, this year commemorating the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War, is the parade in the Russian capital. Russia announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the period of May 8-10. The Russian Defence Ministry warned of a 'massive retaliatory missile strike on central Kiev' in the event of any attempts to disrupt the celebrations.""> The main point agreed is to carry out, during the ceasefire from May 9 to 11 inclusive, an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. We welcome this initiative, which follows on from the recent telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the US," the politician said. Ushakov also noted that the presidents also emphasised 'that our countries were allies during the Second World War.' "It is significant that President Trump’s initiative is timed to coincide with the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazism, our sacred holiday," he concluded. On Friday, Trump announced a 'three day ceasefire' during Victory Day celebrations to run May 9-11, including an exchange of 1000 prisoners per side. Trump said the initiative was his 'direct request' and had been agreed to by Russia and Ukraine. Victory Day is marked annually in Russia and several other countries on May 9. The main event, this year commemorating the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War, is the parade in the Russian capital. Russia announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the period of May 8-10. The Russian Defence Ministry warned of a 'massive retaliatory missile strike on central Kiev' in the event of any attempts to disrupt the celebrations."">

Russia supports Trump's proposal for ceasefire with Ukraine until May 11 and 1,000-for-1,000 PoW exchange with Kiev - Pres aide Ushakov

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Russia supports Trump's proposal for ceasefire with Ukraine until May 11 and 1,000-for-1,000 PoW exchange with Kiev - Pres aide Ushakov

"Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced that Moscow supported US President Donald Trump's proposal for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine, while speaking on Friday. "I confirm that the Russian side accepts the initiative just proposed by US President Donald Trump regarding a ceasefire to facilitate the exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine. <…> The main point agreed is to carry out, during the ceasefire from May 9 to 11 inclusive, an exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each side. We welcome this initiative, which follows on from the recent telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the US," the politician said. Ushakov also noted that the presidents also emphasised 'that our countries were allies during the Second World War.' "It is significant that President Trump’s initiative is timed to coincide with the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazism, our sacred holiday," he concluded. On Friday, Trump announced a 'three day ceasefire' during Victory Day celebrations to run May 9-11, including an exchange of 1000 prisoners per side. Trump said the initiative was his 'direct request' and had been agreed to by Russia and Ukraine. Victory Day is marked annually in Russia and several other countries on May 9. The main event, this year commemorating the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War, is the parade in the Russian capital. Russia announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the period of May 8-10. The Russian Defence Ministry warned of a 'massive retaliatory missile strike on central Kiev' in the event of any attempts to disrupt the celebrations."

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