INTERNATIONAL — May 9, 2026
Guterres Welcomes Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and Prisoner Exchange
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed a three-day ceasefire and a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine facilitated by the United States.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the declaration of a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange plan between Russia and Ukraine.
The agreement, which entails the exchange of one thousand prisoners for one thousand prisoners, was announced by Donald Trump. Guterres thanked the United States for its role in facilitating the arrangement between the two warring nations.
In addition to welcoming the temporary measure, Guterres called for an immediate, complete, unconditional, and lasting ceasefire. He stated that such a permanent agreement is essential as a first step toward establishing peace in accordance with international law.
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