Putin orders three-day halt to Kyiv strikes for US delegation visit

interfax.ru (Russian)

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a halt to strikes on Kyiv for three days starting Saturday midnight, linked to preparations for contacts by US President Donald Trump's representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Ukrainian capital. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the directive to Interfax, stating the pause is tied to the preparation and conduct of the Americans' meetings in Kyiv. The order takes effect from midnight Saturday. The announcement follows reports of a ceasefire by Kyiv's side. The three-day suspension is intended to facilitate the US delegation's visit to the Ukrainian capital.


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