Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a lengthy call with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a limited step toward de-escalation.
• Ukraine remains skeptical of Russia's intentions, citing continued drone and missile strikes on civilian targets shortly after the ceasefire announcement.
• Putin rejected a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, instead demanding that Ukraine halt Western military aid and mobilization, conditions Kyiv has firmly opposed.
• The agreement includes plans for technical negotiations on a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, with talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia next week.
• Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner exchange involving 175 detainees on each side, alongside the release of 23 wounded Ukrainian soldiers.