Ukraine sees quieter night as Trump says Putin will not attack its cities

Ukraine has been experiencing a remarkably quiet period, particularly noticeable after former US President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, had agreed to refrain from attacking Kyiv and "various towns" during an impending cold snap. This declaration, made amidst escalating tensions and a backdrop of relentless aerial assaults, has introduced a new, albeit fragile, dynamic into the ongoing conflict. The Kremlin, in response to queries, confirmed that…