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Putin Orders 72-Hour Pause in Strikes on Kyiv

Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, ordered a pause in strikes on Kyiv.

The pause will last for 72 hours, or three days.

It is scheduled to start at midnight on Saturday.

Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, announced the order.

He said the pause is connected to preparations for peace talks.

Two US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are preparing to visit Kyiv.

The article does not say what will happen after the pause ends.

It also does not provide further details about the planned talks.

Key facts

Pause duration: 72 hours, or three days
Start time: Midnight on Saturday
Location: Kyiv
Decision-maker: Russian President Vladimir Putin
Announcement source: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking to Russia’s TASS news agency
US envoys: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
Stated purpose: Preparing for peace talks

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