Wed Mar 19 03:09:55 UTC 2025: ## Trump and Putin Agree to Ukraine Energy Infrastructure Ceasefire
**Washington, D.C. – March 19, 2025** – Following a lengthy phone call, Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to an immediate pause on strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. While the White House hailed the conversation as achieving “movement to peace,” the Kremlin clarified that this is just a first step, with further Russian demands needed before a broader ceasefire can be considered.
The White House statement focused on the potential for improved US-Russia relations, emphasizing the need for a lasting peace in Ukraine and suggesting that resources currently spent on the war would be better utilized for the people of both countries. Both leaders agreed to begin negotiations on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, paving the way for a full ceasefire and lasting peace. These negotiations are set to commence immediately in the Middle East.
The Kremlin echoed the agreement on the energy infrastructure ceasefire but highlighted that Russia’s overall conditions for a broader resolution remain unmet. The discrepancy in emphasis between the two statements highlights the ongoing complexities in reaching a lasting peace in Ukraine.
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