Russian President Vladimir Putin orders a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv as US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Moscow for talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announces the pause begins at midnight on Sept. 5, and multiple outlets report it is timed for the envoys’ arrival and discussions.
Several reports say the diplomatic effort is part of a renewed US attempt to revive progress toward ending the conflict. Outlets also note that Russia and Ukraine had recently intensified long-range attacks around the lead-up to the pause, reflecting the tense environment in which the visit occurs. One outlet additionally frames the pause as aligning with a ceasefire proposal mentioned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, while others focus on the US proposal and the envoys’ plan to continue on to Ukraine after talks in Russia.
CBS News and South China Morning Post report that the strikes resume immediately after the pause ends, with explosions in Kyiv early Tuesday. Washington Times additionally describes a broader arrangement involving pauses affecting both capitals, while other outlets mainly emphasize the Kyiv halt. Across coverage, the common thread is the temporary strike suspension linked to the US-led diplomatic push and the envoys’ movement between capitals.
