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Putin Orders Three-Day Halt to Strikes on Kyiv Ahead of US Delegation Visit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day cessation of strikes on Kyiv starting Saturday.
The pause coincides with a scheduled visit to Moscow by a United States delegation, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to meet with the Russian leader.

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The strike halt was initiated to accommodate a diplomatic visit from US representatives.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv. This cessation of hostilities began on Saturday as preparations were made.

A United States delegation was scheduled to visit the Russian capital. President Putin was due to meet with special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed these details to TASS news agency.

What to Watch

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US delegation will meet with President Putin in Moscow.
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

What is the specific agenda for the meeting?
Will the strike halt be extended beyond three days?