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Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days

Moscow, Mar 18 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days, the Kremlin said, after a phone call with US President Donald Trump
Fresh Ukraine peace talks will also begin in the Middle East immediately, the White House says, according to the BBC.
After the call, the White House said: "The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire"
The Kremlin said the two presidents had a "frank exchange of opinions" and agreed to stay in touch
"Putin supports Trump's idea for Ukraine and Russia to stop attacking energy infrastructure for 30 days. Negotiations concerning the safety of shipping in the Black Sea will begin," the Kremlin statement said.
On Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine will exchange 175 prisoners of war, and 23 seriously injured Ukrainian soldiers being treated in Russia will be transferred
Russia also demanded there should be no more mobilisation or rearmament from Ukraine during the 30-day ceasefire. UNI SSP
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