Trump, Putin agree to begin ceasefire negotiations in Middle East, White House says

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for at least 90 minutes Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, the White House said, noting that the two leaders agreed that "negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East."

The two leaders also agreed to a ceasefire against energy infrastructure, both sides said. Trump described the call as "very good and productive" on Truth Social.

"Many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed, including the fact that thousands of soldiers are being killed, and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy would like to see it end," Trump wrote on social media. "That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!"

The call began at 10 a.m. ET, according to White House spokesman Dan Scavino. The White House then said around 12:52 p.m. that the call was over, though it would not say initially exactly when each side hung up.

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