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Putin Orders 72-Hour Pause in Kyiv Strikes Amid US Envoy Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv. The announcement came as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks, with plans to travel to the Ukrainian capital next. The pause is intended to facilitate peace talks. This development occurs amidst intensified aerial attacks by both Russian and Ukrainian forces. The Kremlin spokesperson confirmed the pause to Tass news agency, stating it would begin at midnight.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (3): Satya Hindi, The Hindu, The New York Times
- Centre (20 votes, 22 outlets): ABC Australia, Amar Ujala, Associated Press, Business Standard, CBC News, CNBC, Channel News Asia, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, France 24, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), NDTV, Outlook India, TIME, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Globe and Mail, The New Indian Express, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Firstpost, The Jerusalem Post, The Pioneer, Times Now