The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting to reporters on Monday, including AFP, but hasn't issued any further comments.

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