Zelensky Offers Moscow Strike Pause Until Monday, Expects Kyiv Reciprocity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine's readiness to refrain from strikes on Moscow from Saturday through the end of Monday, expecting Russia to reciprocate by not striking Kyiv, following a conversation with US presidential representatives. Zelensky stated the pause in air strikes applies to cities involved in the negotiation process. He also reported receiving military briefings from Defense Minister Yevgeny Khmary and Commander-in-Chief Mikhail Drapaty on front-line dynamics and air threats. The Kremlin previously ordered a three-day halt on strikes against Kyiv from September 6-9, linked to upcoming negotiations. Ukraine expects visits from Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Kyiv officials noted the Russian pause covers only Kyiv, not other regions.