Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day suspension of military strikes on Kyiv starting today, a Kremlin spokesman told the Interfax news agency. The move is part of preparations for the arrival of U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for high-level talks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day halt to military strikes on Kyiv starting Saturday, the Kremlin spokesman confirmed to Interfax, explicitly linking the suspension to preparations for the visit of U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The announcement follows earlier reports that the envoys had landed in Moscow for talks on the war in Ukraine. The Zioneer reported at 14:59 that Putin issued the order as Witkoff and Kushner arrived, a development now corroborated by the Kremlin's official spokesperson, who cited the visit as the direct reason for the pause.
The halt covers the capital Kyiv only, according to the statement. Witkoff and Kushner are expected to lead discussions amid ongoing diplomatic efforts following the recent phone call between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, which the Kremlin described as extensive and constructive.
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