Putin Agrees to Temporarily Halt Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Targets, Kremlin Says
Briefly

In a recent phone call between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Trump, Putin agreed to stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. However, he expressed skepticism regarding a proposed 30-day cease-fire that the United States and Ukraine had agreed upon. Putin's key condition for ending the conflict centers around the cessation of foreign military assistance to Ukraine. This response appears to minimize the peace efforts anticipated by Trump, as Ukrainian officials suspect that Putin is stalling negotiations to strengthen his position while continuing attacks on Ukrainian cities.
During a phone call, President Putin agreed to cease strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but reiterated concerns about the proposed 30-day cease-fire.
Putin's main condition for ending the conflict is a complete cessation of foreign military support to Kyiv, casting doubt on the prospects for peace.
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