Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days, the Kremlin says, 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.
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 says the two presidents had a "frank exchange of opinions" and agreed to stay in touch.
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