The two *leaders* spoke by phone Tues morning & discussed the need for "a lasting peace agreement" as well as " improved bilateral relations between the #UnitedStates & #Russia," acc/to a White House stmnt.
"The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an #energy & #infrastructure #ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the #BlackSea, full ceasefire & permanent peace. These negotiations will begin immediately in the #MiddleEast”