Putin Agrees to 30-Day Energy Ceasefire in Trump Call, But No Full Ceasefire Reached

In a significant development aimed at de-escalating tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump to a 30-day pause in attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin confirmed that following an extensive discussion, both leaders plan to begin negotiations “immediately” in the Middle East on establishing a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.

According to a White House readout, the agreement marks the beginning of a peace movement that will start with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire. It also includes technical negotiations on implementing a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, with further talks expected on reaching a full ceasefire and permanent peace.

President Trump had long been pressuring Putin to accept a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire, a proposal which Ukraine had already embraced as an initial step toward ending Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. The war has had a devastating impact, with hundreds of thousands of casualties, millions displaced, and entire communities reduced to rubble.

While the energy ceasefire is seen as a potential confidence-building measure, analysts caution that it falls short of a comprehensive cessation of hostilities. Both leaders have emphasized the urgency of negotiating a broader peace agreement, yet significant challenges remain as the conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on the region.