News World US News Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap  Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement and said Ukraine’s approach was shaped by the chance to bring prisoners home. 2 min read May 9, 2026 04:59 AM IST First published on: May 9, 2026 at 04:59 AM IST President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo: AP) US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a large exchange of prisoners, in what he described as a possible step towards ending the war. Speaking on Friday, Trump said both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted his request for a pause in fighting. “I asked and President Putin agreed. President Zelenskyy agreed both readily,” Trump said, according to AP.…