Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys visit Russia, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour cessation of strikes on Kyiv to coincide with the arrival of U.S. special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow. The delegation is currently engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving stalled negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The pause in military activity follows a period of intensified long-range attacks from both sides. The diplomatic mission represents a renewed attempt to address the full-scale invasion, with the ceasefire intended to facilitate the presence and safety of the American envoys during their visit to the region.