Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a three-day ceasefire from May 9 to 11, facilitated by the United States, coinciding with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. This ceasefire includes a significant prisoner swap, with both nations exchanging 1,000 prisoners each. US President Donald Trump announced the truce, expressing hope that it could pave the way for a long-term resolution to the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for a ceasefire, instructing his military not to target Moscow's Red Square during the celebrations. The agreement follows a series of drone strikes exchanged between the two nations, with Ukraine reporting that Russia launched 67 drones overnight. Despite the ceasefire, both sides have indicated that military operations would continue. The ceasefire has been met with skepticism from Ukraine, which views it as a potential propaganda tool for Russia's victory parade. The ongoing conflict, which began with Russia's invasion in February 2022, has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians killed.