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Following phone conversation with Russian President Putin

After a nearly two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday, President Trump reported via TruthSocial that the two had agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia.

"My phone conversation today with President Putin of Russia was a very good and productive one," posted Trump. "We agreed to an immediate Ceasefire on all Energy and Infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a Complete Ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War between Russia and Ukraine.

"This War would have never started if I were President! Many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed, including the fact that thousands of soldiers are being killed, and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy would like to see it end. That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!"

In reaction to the news, the GOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee stated, "President Trump got Vladimir Putin to agree that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is necessary," and that "Iran cannot be in a position to destroy Israel."

"This is called THE ART OF THE DEAL!" noted the committee statement.

National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said in a statement, "Just two weeks ago, both Ukraine and Russia were miles apart on a ceasefire agreement, and we are now closer to a deal thanks to the leadership of President Trump. The goal remains the same: stop the killing and find a peaceful resolution to this conflict."