President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to start talks toward a ceasefire in Ukraine during a phone call. The Kremlin proposed a 30-day halt to strikes on energy infrastructure as a first step. The leaders discussed the need for a lasting peace agreement and negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.
Key Points
Agreement to start talks toward a ceasefire in Ukraine
30-day halt to strikes on energy infrastructure proposed by Kremlin
Discussion on a lasting peace agreement
Negotiations to begin immediately in the Middle East
Pros
Initiating talks toward a ceasefire in Ukraine
Discussions on a lasting peace agreement
Cons
End to foreign intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine insisted by Putin