Russian military operations against Ukraine have resumed following a three-day period of relative inactivity. The pause in strikes, which occurred over the weekend, took place while U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, were conducting meetings with Russian and Ukrainian officials.

While the cessation of strikes was noted by international observers, the specific motivations behind the pause remain a subject of interpretation. NDTV reports that the halt was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the period of the envoys' visit. There is currently no official confirmation from the Kremlin or the Ukrainian government regarding whether the pause was intended as a formal ceasefire or a tactical maneuver.

As of now, the resumption of strikes marks a return to the status quo of the ongoing conflict. Military analysts are observing whether this return to active engagement signals a shift in strategy or a response to the diplomatic discussions held over the weekend. The U.S. delegation has not yet released a detailed statement regarding the outcomes of their meetings or the impact of their presence on the temporary lull in fighting.