Moscow, Sept 5 (Petra) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued directives ordering a three-day suspension of strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, effective at midnight, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Saturday.

"The suspension of strikes on Kyiv is tied to preparations and ongoing contacts involving American negotiators who will be arriving in Kyiv," Peskov stated during a press briefing.

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