Putin orders 72-hour ceasefire in Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, as U.S. envoys are in Moscow for talks. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to make their first visit to Kyiv tomorrow. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from inside Ukraine.

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