UN welcomes Trump-brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, prisoner swap
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the announcement of a three-day ceasefire and 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, commending US efforts to facilitate the agreement and calling for a full and lasting peace.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a three-day ceasefire and large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, commending Washington's role in brokering the agreement and reiterating his call for a lasting peace in line with international law.
Guterres commends US diplomatic push
Guterres said in a post on X that he welcomes the ceasefire and prisoner swap, noting that the UN fully supports implementation of the agreement. "I commend the efforts of the USA in facilitating this agreement," he stated, emphasizing the need for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities.
The secretary-general reiterated his appeal for a "full, unconditional and lasting ceasefire" as a first step toward a just and sustainable peace compliant with the UN Charter. The temporary truce is set to run from May 9 through May 11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.
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Trump heralds breakthrough
Trump announced the agreement Friday on Truth Social, stating that Russia and Ukraine had committed to the three-day pause and a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap. "Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War," he said, adding that daily negotiations are bringing the sides closer to ending the conflict he described as the largest since World War II.
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