US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a two-hour call on Tuesday, agreed to an immediate halt on strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure. However, Putin declined to support the broader 30-day ceasefire pushed by the US administration.

The White House called it a first step toward peace, aiming for a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and an eventual end to the conflict. It added that negotiations on these measures would begin immediately in the Middle East.

Published on March 20, 2025