U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, Trump said the ceasefire would last from Saturday to Monday, covering May 9, 10, and 11. The announcement marks a temporary halt in hostilities between the two nations.

Shortly after Trump’s post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on X that the ceasefire had taken effect as part of U.S. efforts to end the war that has continued for more than four years. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that the agreement was reached during a phone conversation between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, following discussions involving U.S. and Ukrainian representatives.

Ushakov added that the leaders’ recent call also touched on the historical alliance between the two countries during World War II and the possibility of a ceasefire coinciding with Russia’s Victory Day. Russia had earlier declared a two-day unilateral ceasefire for the same occasion.