The White House has announced that Russia and the US will immediately begin negotiations in the Middle East to resolve the Ukraine conflict
President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump held a 2.5 hour-long phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Both leaders have agreed on the need for a “lasting peace” and confirmed a 30-day mutual suspension of strikes on energy infrastructure.
According to the Kremlin, “Putin…immediately gave the corresponding order to the Russian military.”
The two leaders also addressed a potential maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, broader negotiations to end hostilities, and the need to prevent further escalation.
The Kremlin has confirmed that a prisoner exchange of 175 detainees from Kiev and Moscow respectively will take place on March 19, and Russia will transfer 23 severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers as a goodwill gesture.
The White House has announced that Russia and the US will immediately start negotiations in the Middle East to resolve the conflict.
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