Ukraine Russia War Latest: No Sign of Breakthrough in Putin’s ‘Highly Useful’ Peace Talks as Trump Envoys Head to Kyiv Vladimir Putin's decision to order a 72 hour ceasefire in Kyiv and refrain from airstrikes on Moscow is being hailed by some as a breakthrough, but it's essential to examine this development with a critical eye.
The Russian president's motivations for this temporary reprieve are likely twofold: to create a veneer of cooperation ahead of the US envoys' visit and to give his military personnel a brief respite from intense pressure.
The presence in Moscow of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two high profile Trump envoys, marks an attempt by the White House to engage directly with Russia on Ukraine, bypassing traditional diplomatic channels.