Vladimir Putin Orders 72-Hour Halt to Attacks on Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to suspend attacks on Kyiv for 72 hours as part of peace talks and a visit by US special envoys.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause on attacks against Kyiv, coinciding with a visit by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for peace talks. The decision will take effect from midnight on September 5.
Statement from the Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided on a 72-hour halt to attacks on Kyiv. It was stated that the decision was made in preparation for the visit of US special envoys to the region.
Visit by US Envoys
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to revive stalled efforts and initiatives aimed at ending the conflicts. The envoys are expected to travel to Ukraine to deliver peace proposals.
Zelenskyy's Call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously declared that his country would halt airstrikes during the visit of the US envoys and called on the Moscow administration to take the same step.