Putin orders 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv as US envoys arrive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv, the Kremlin said Saturday, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow seeking...
- Why it matters
- The timing of the strike halt coincides with the arrival of US negotiators, suggesting a tactical pause tied to ongoing diplomatic contact over the Ukraine conflict.
- Most affected
- Kyiv residents and military — Three-day reprieve from Russian air strikes on the capital.
- Likely next
- Whether the 72-hour pause is extended, expires without renewal, or whether US envoys announce any agreement before the period ends.
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