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The first ceasefire will be limited to energy and infrastructure

Topline

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday that after a highly expected call with President Donald Trump, who lasted more than two hours, to immediately carry out a 30-day break for the striking Ukrainian energy and infrastructure goals.

Key facts

Trump and Putin agreed that “the movement for peace will begin” with an agreement between Russia and Ukraine, to stop attacks on energy and infrastructure goals, as can be seen from a summary of the White House.

Putin “immediately gave the Russian military the corresponding order”, according to a translation of the description of the call by Kremlin.

Negotiations for a full ceasefire “immediately” begin in the Middle East, said the White House and includes a possible “maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea”.

Trump and Putin also emphasized “the need for improved bilateral relationships between the United States and Russia”, which could lead to “enormous economic transactions and geopolitical stability”, according to the use of the White House.

Trump and Putin spoke more than two hours on Tuesday, their second call to Trump's second term when the White House wants to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

This is a developing history and is updated.