Bangladesh, March 19 -- In a significant diplomatic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on March 18, marking their second direct dialogue since Trumps return to the White House in January. The Kremlin confirmed that the call focused on efforts to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict, with both leaders discussing the potential for a mutual halt to strikes on energy infrastructure.

According to the Kremlins statement, Putin expressed his support for Trumps proposal that Russia and Ukraine mutually agree to a 30-day halt on attacks targeting energy infrastructure. In response, the Russian president has instructed the military to implement this directive.

“The Russian Presi...