Putin: Russia to ensure safety of US-Ukraine talks, mediators

TREE NEWS update: Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US President Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on the evening of May 5, detailing a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Putin said Russia has halted airstrikes on Kyiv from midnight, following a request received via intelligence and diplomatic channels. Witkoff thanked Russia for agreeing to the ceasefire, and Putin pledged efforts to ensure the safety of negotiations and mediators.