Russia-Ukraine war has come to a halt after Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv from May 9 to May 11. The temporary truce includes a suspension of combat operations and a planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange — one of the largest swaps since the war began. In a dramatic move ahead of Russia’s Victory Day parade, Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally excluded Moscow’s Red Square from Ukraine’s strike plans, linking the decision to humanitarian requests and US-mediated negotiations.

Ukraine is witnessing one of its most volatile phases yet, as a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes leaves at least 16 people dead across multiple regions. The escalation comes at a deeply symbolic moment, the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, amplifying fears of a renewed nuclear threat in an already fragile war zone. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning, pointing to continued risks surrounding nuclear safety as Russian attacks persist. Concerns have intensified after reports of Shahed drone activity near Chernobyl, including a past strike on the protective confinement structure. WATCH