**Putin Rejects Full Ceasefire in Ukraine**
Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, despite calls from the US and European leaders. Instead, he agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure.
This decision was made after a phone call between Putin and US President Donald Trump. The two leaders agreed that further peace talks would take place immediately in Saudi Arabia.
The US had proposed a comprehensive month-long ceasefire with Ukraine, but Putin said this could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. This condition was rejected by Ukrainian leaders and their European allies.
**War Continues**
Despite the ongoing war, Russia has recently been retaking territory in its Kursk region that was occupied by a Ukrainian incursion six months ago. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for three years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is open to the idea of a truce covering energy infrastructure, but wants more details first. He accused Putin of rejecting a ceasefire following Russian drone attacks on civilian targets, including a hospital in Sumy and power supplies in Slovyansk.
**US Reaction**
Trump described his call with Putin as “very good and productive”. However, the US statement after the call made no reference to the proposed agreement with Ukraine for a full ceasefire. Instead, it said that further peace talks would begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire.
The situation remains unclear, with the US and Russia set to continue talks on Sunday in Saudi Arabia.
