The Economic Times

Putin says presented war update to India, China, US, paving way for three-day Ukraine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire with Kyiv, citing humanitarian reasons and respect for the shared victory over Nazism. This move followed consultations with India, China, and the US, addressing potential risks to diplomatic missions in Kyiv. US President Donald Trump proposed the ceasefire and a prisoner exchange, which Russia accepted.