Trump-Putin phone call, White House clarifies negotiations

The White House released a statement on the 90-minute phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine.

Skynews writes that Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, citing Russian state media.

They say Putin has ordered the military to halt attacks on those targets for 30 days after talks with Donald Trump.

Here are the main lines:

The truce

"The leaders agreed that the move towards peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on the implementation of a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, a complete ceasefire and permanent peace," the statement said.

When/where will the negotiations take place?

"These negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East.

"The leaders spoke extensively about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts."

On 'strategic' weapons - an apparent reference to nuclear weapons

"They further discussed the need to stop the proliferation of strategic weapons and will engage with others to ensure the widest possible application."

On broader US-Russia relations

"Both leaders agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship between the United States and Russia has great advantages.

"This includes major economic agreements and geopolitical stability when peace is achieved."