Kremlin: Putin willing to halt strikes on Ukraine during election day

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to halt strikes on Ukraine on the day of the Ukrainian presidential election, if the vote is held.

Putin emphasized that any decisions regarding the resumption of negotiations or a pause in strikes would be made based on Russian interests.

This follows earlier reports suggesting Putin might order a suspension of missile and drone attacks on election day, should Ukraine proceed with the presidential vote.

Putin recently rejected a proposal for a mutual halt to air raids and long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine.