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Russia and Ukraine pause strikes for three days
The pause on attacks against Kyiv and Moscow accompanies a new US effort to restart peace talks.
What happened
Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv and Moscow for three days while US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner hold talks. Putin ordered the pause on Kyiv from Saturday, and Zelenskyy accepted a halt on attacks on Moscow through Monday. Putin had said a peace deal was possible.
Numbers
- 3 daysPause on capital strikes — Runs through Monday
- 5 yearsDuration of the war — Now in its fifth year
Questions
- What does the pause cover?
- Russia will stop strikes on Kyiv, while Ukraine will halt attacks on Moscow; both commitments are limited to the diplomatic period.
- Why pause capital strikes now?
- The pause was arranged around a US visit, giving negotiators time to discuss a fresh proposal intended to end the war.
- How long has the war lasted?
- The conflict is in its fifth year, and long-range air and sea attacks had continued as diplomatic contacts resumed.
- Who will hold Kyiv talks?
- Witkoff and Kushner are expected in Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev earlier on Saturday.
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The catch
The pause covers attacks on the two capitals, not a confirmed broader ceasefire or peace agreement.
Terms beyond Monday remain unclear.