Putin and Zelensky order 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv on Saturday as US envoys arrived in Moscow. The move coincides with a diplomatic push involving senior American officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order on Saturday for a 72-hour pause in strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. The announcement came as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow.
Envoys arrive in Moscow
Witkoff and Kushner are known as key figures in US diplomatic efforts related to the war in Ukraine. Their arrival in Moscow coincided with the timing of the pause order, suggesting a possible link between the two developments.
Limited scope and duration
The announced pause is time-limited to 72 hours and specifically concerns strikes on Kyiv. The source information does not clarify whether the halt extends to other Ukrainian regions or front-line areas.
The headline also references a corresponding order from the Ukrainian side, represented by President Volodymyr Zelensky, though further details on the scope and conditions of Ukraine's decision were not provided in the available source material.
