Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The decision is linked to the upcoming visit of U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for peace talks. The envoys arrived in Moscow on Saturday to revive efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its fifth year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged a halt to airstrikes during their visit. Meanwhile, Russian attacks have intensified, targeting key sites in Ukraine and leading to casualties. Ukrainian air defenses have been active, intercepting numerous drones.