Kremlin claims after talk with Trump, Putin orders to suspend strikes on energy infrastructure, exchange POWs
Vladimir Putin, after a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, gave the order to stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the website of the head of the aggressor state reported.
"During the conversation, Donald Trump put forward a proposal for the parties to the conflict to mutually refrain from strikes on energy infrastructure facilities for 30 days. Vladimir Putin responded positively to this initiative and immediately gave the Russian military the appropriate command," the report says.
Putin also stated that on March 19, a prisoner exchange of 175 people would supposedly be carried out between the Russian and Ukrainian sides. "In addition, a gesture of goodwill will be done regarding the transfer of 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen who are being treated in Russian medical facilities," the Kremlin said.
"The leaders confirmed their intention to continue efforts to achieve a bilateral Ukrainian settlement... Russian and American expert groups are being created for this purpose," the statement said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Finnish President: If Russia refuses to cease fire, we must increase our efforts to strengthen Ukraine, increase pressure on Russia
13:05, 19.03.2025
Even partial ceasefire will be positive result, bring Ukraine closer to ending the war – Zelenskyy
10:12, 19.03.2025
White House after Trump-Putin call: USA, Russia seek to improve bilateral relations
20:01, 18.03.2025
Ukrainian army almost completely withdraws from Kursk region, pause in providing intel fall on critical days of Russian army's offensive – media
16:47, 18.03.2025
Trump willing to impose more sanctions on Russia if his phone call with Putin ‘doesn’t go well’
20:51, 17.03.2025
LATEST
Ukrnafta opens new offices for supporting veterans in Chernihiv and Nizhyn
20:55, 19.03.2025
European Commission presents White Paper with proposals to strengthen European defense and support Ukraine
20:48, 19.03.2025
Trump to consider Ukraine's request for additional air defense, incl Patriot – White House
20:19, 19.03.2025
USA suggests Ukraine consider transferring ownership, management of NPPs – White House
20:14, 19.03.2025
Zelenskyy, Trump discuss situation at front, release of POWs, return of abducted children