Trump and Putin agree to an immediate
ceasefire for energy and infrastructure
in Ukraine war
Posted By: NorthernDog, 3/18/2025 3:37:56 PM
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy and infrastructure targets in the Ukraine war, but the Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for. The White House described it as the first step in a “movement to peace” it hopes will eventually include a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and a full and lasting end to the fighting. The White House added negotiations would “begin immediately” in the Middle East on
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Trump and Putin agree to an immediate
ceasefire for energy and infrastructure
in Ukraine war 6 replies
ceasefire for energy and infrastructure
in Ukraine war 6 replies
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How long before a Democrat judge orders Russia to keep firing missiles?