Three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could be 'beginning of the end' of war

Russia had announced a ceasefire for Friday and Saturday, but it quickly unravelled, with both sides blaming the other for the continued fighting

President Donald Trump: 'The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II.' Picture: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

US president Donald Trump said the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the agreement on Friday.