Russian President Vladimir Putin Orders 72-Hour Halt In Kyiv Strikes Ahead Of Peace Talks
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, the Kremlin said Saturday, as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to try to revive a stalled push to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,” presidential spokesperson Dmitry…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 72-hour ceasefire in strikes on Kyiv, ahead of a planned visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The decision was made in anticipation of the envoys' arrival in Moscow, intended to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Both Zelenskyy and the Russian Ministry of Defence claim the attacks are a reaction to the upcoming US visit, while Zelenskyy links the strikes to preparations for the possibility of US aircraft traveling to Ukraine.
The escalation of air attacks between Russia and Ukraine continues, with Russia using increasingly advanced long-range drones in recent days.
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