Moscow, March 18 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days, the Kremlin said, after a phone call with US President Donald Trump

Fresh Ukraine peace talks will also begin in the Middle East immediately, the White House says, according to the BBC.

After the call, the White House said: "The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire"

The Kremlin said the two presidents had a "frank exchange of opinions" and agreed to stay in touch

"Putin supports Trump's idea for Ukraine and Russia to stop attacking energy infrastructure for 30 days. Negotiations concerning the safety of shipping in the Black Sea will begin," the Kremlin ...