Washington/Moscow, 18 March 2025 (dpa/MIA) - Russia has agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said on Tuesday following a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Kremlin confirmed that Putin had accepted a US proposal to pause attacks on energy infrastructure, contingent upon Ukraine doing the same. However, the White House did not specify when this agreement would be implemented.

While the call focused on de-escalating the conflict, it has not resulted in a broader ceasefire agreement.

In a statement released after the call, the White House said: "The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace."

The statement added that negotiations would "begin immediately," though it remains unclear whether Ukraine is in agreement with the phased ceasefire plan.

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