Key Points
- Russia and Ukraine declared a 3-day ceasefire ahead of the visit by US negotiators.
- Zelenski stated Ukraine would halt bombardments against Moscow and expected a reciprocal step from Russia against Kyiv.
- Putin, via the Kremlin spokesman, ordered a 3-day pause against Kyiv starting today.
- US representatives Witkoff and Kushner are holding talks in Moscow on Saturday and in Kyiv on Sunday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski declared a 3-day ceasefire ahead of visits by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Both sides agreed to halt bombardments of each other's cities.
Zelenski stated they met with US representatives and that Ukraine would halt bombardments against Moscow starting today through Sunday and Monday, expecting Russia to take the same step against Kyiv. Putin, via Kremlin spokesman Dimitri Peskov, ordered a 3-day pause against Kyiv starting today.
This development is assessed as part of diplomatic initiatives launched by the US; parties are expected to continue talks on extending the ceasefire and transitioning to permanent peace negotiations.
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- When does the ceasefire start and how long will it last?
- The ceasefire starts today and will last 3 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday).
- What is the US role in this process?
- US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are holding talks in Moscow and Kyiv to bring the parties to the table.
- Is the ceasefire a permanent peace agreement?
- No, this is a temporary pause; parties will continue discussions on extension and permanent peace negotiations.
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