Russian President Vladimir Putin Orders 72-Hour Pause in Strikes on Kyiv
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour halt to military strikes against Kyiv starting at midnight on Saturday, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The decision coincides with preparations for upcoming peace talks involving U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Peskov announced the directive to Russia's Tass news agency in Moscow. The temporary pause creates a specific window for diplomatic discussions regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Why it matters
Civilians in Kyiv experience a brief respite from attacks while international envoys pursue diplomatic negotiations.
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