Putin orders three-day halt to attacks on Kyiv during US envoy visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to all attacks on Kyiv while US envoys visit Moscow for talks on the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. The order coincides with the arrival of US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow on Saturday, who are carrying a new American proposal to end the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also agreed to pause air strikes on cities involved in peace talks through Monday. US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the mission, saying the envoys have done good work and there is a good chance of success. The delegation is expected to travel to Kyiv on Sunday, with Zelenskyy confirming the visit. Russia conducted new attacks on Ukraine on Friday night despite the upcoming talks.