Putin, Zelenskyy Agree 72-Hour Pause in Strikes on Capitals During US Envoy Visit

Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in attacks on Kiev, and Zelenskyy reciprocated for Moscow, timed with US envoy visits to revive peace efforts. This marks a tactical de-escalation amid ongoing intense bombardments and Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure. The pause is limited to capitals, with the broader conflict continuing, and its durability is uncertain.