Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour halt on strikes against Kyiv, coinciding with the visit of U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow. This pause is intended to facilitate discussions aimed at reviving peace efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The envoys are expected to meet with Putin, although no new proposals to resolve the conflict are anticipated. The visit comes amid intensified aerial attacks from both sides, with Ukraine and Russia exchanging strikes on key targets. The conflict, now in its fifth year, has seen increased violence as diplomatic efforts have stalled. The U.S. has been less focused on the conflict due to its involvement in a separate war with Iran. The situation remains tense, with recent Russian strikes on Kyiv’s airports linked to the U.S. visit.
QUESTION: How might the temporary pause in strikes influence future peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine?
Putin orders 72-hour pause in Kyiv strikes as US envoys visit
