Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday to immediately implement a 30-day pause on striking Ukrainian energy and infrastructure targets after a highly anticipated phone call with President Donald Trump that lasted more than two hours.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during the plenary session of Russia Union of Industrialists ... [+]
Trump and Putin agreed “the movement to peace will begin” with an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on energy and infrastructure targets, according to a White House summary of the call.
Putin “immediately gave the Russian military the corresponding order,” according to a translation of the Kremlin’s description of the call.
Negotiations for a full ceasefire will begin “immediately” in the Middle East, the White House said, and include a possible “maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.”
Trump and Putin also “stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia,” that could lead to “enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability,” according to the White House summary.
Trump and Putin spoke for more than two hours Tuesday, their second call of Trump’s second term, as the White House seeks to negotiate a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
This is a developing story and will be updated.