Russia, Putin have several demands before full ceasefire with Ukraine

After a lengthy phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday, the White House says a “movement to peace” had been achieved.

While Putin agreed to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities and infrastructure temporarily, he declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire.

Overnight Tuesday, Russia launched a series of drone strikes in Ukrainian civilian areas.

The Kremlin has made it clear that Russia has several additional demands before it will consider a broader truce with Ukraine.

The White House says Trump had a discussion with Zelesnkyy just this morning, marking the first time the two leaders have spoken since the tense meeting in the oval office nearly three weeks ago.

Ukraine has also said it would support a scaled-back agreement, holding off on firing at each other’s energy infrastructure for a month.