3 Day Truce

Russia and Ukraine’s 4-year war attempted a 3-day pause this weekend.

President Trump announced Friday that both countries had agreed to pause “all kinetic activity” Saturday-Monday and exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, one of the largest prisoner exchanges of the war. Trump said he hopes this ceasefire marks “the beginning of the end.”

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Uncle Sam’s “productive diplomatic involvement,” but later accused Russia of violating the ceasefire; Moscow also accused Kyiv of violations. 

The ceasefire coincided with Russia’s Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet Union's victory in WWII. Saturday’s parade through Moscow’s Red Square lacked its typical display of tanks and missiles due to fears of an attack. Speaking after the event, Russian President Putin said he thinks Russia’s war with Ukraine “is coming to an end.”

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PRAY WITH US
King Who Holds All Things Together, hold together this agreement. Grow in the hearts of all parties a true desire for lasting peace. Multiply the work of peacemakers to grow and bear fruit across the region and around the world.

Bring justice and freedom for prisoners of war, healing deep wounds, and rebuilding upended lives. Resolve tension about territories and resources; open twisted, blocked lines of communication; and grow buy-in and confidence so that peace endures. Revive the people, lands, governments, and economies that this war has devastated.

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