Russia Accepts Three-Day Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange Initiative
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Russia has accepted a Trump initiative calling for a three-day ceasefire and the exchange of thousands of prisoners in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The temporary halt in fighting is planned to coincide with Victory Day celebrations in both countries. The proposal represents a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the prolonged military conflict that has continued since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and remains a significant national holiday in both Russia and Ukraine.