Putin orders 72-hour ceasefire in Kyiv
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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, as U.S. envoys are in Moscow for talks. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to make their first visit to Kyiv tomorrow. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from inside Ukraine.
- Why it matters
- A temporary halt in attacks on the capital creates an immediate window for diplomatic progress and civilian movement, though its duration is strictly limited and conditional on ongoing negotiations.
- Most affected
- Residents of Kyiv — Three days without airstrikes on the city during the ceasefire window.
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner — Able to visit Kyiv tomorrow under reduced immediate strike threat. - Likely next
- Whether the 72-hour ceasefire holds and what terms, if any, emerge from the U.S. envoys' planned visit to Kyiv.
Also reported by: Daily Sabah, ABC News, Euronews, Politico Europe, The Journal, Taipei Times, Mint, Luxembourg Times, Kyiv Post, Times of Oman, France 24, Euromaidan Press
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