Donald Trump is being forthcoming in hope of improving relations with Russia - despite speculation he'll be outmanoeuvred.
The US President called his Russian counterpart this morning to pitch an end to hostilities with Ukraine.
The Kremlin's agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days, and to work towards a ceasefire in the Black Sea.
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson explains what could happen going forward.
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