Putin orders three-day pause on strikes against Kyiv at Trump’s request

Vladimir Putin has ordered a three-day pause on strikes against Kyiv following a request from Donald Trump. This unilateral suspension of attacks coincides with the arrival of Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for discussions. While the move signals a diplomatic gesture, observers note it highlights the fragile nature of current diplomacy and the potential risk of legitimizing selective ceasefires without achieving a genuine, long-term de-escalation of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.