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Putin's Ceasefire Conditions Spark Doubt in Ukraine Peace Talks

3/15/2025

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The Kremlin's cautious optimism for peace in Ukraine follows U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Putin. Yet, Putin's conditional acceptance of a ceasefire raises eyebrows, as many analysts suspect it’s a ploy to buy time and strengthen Russia's territorial claims. Meanwhile, the UK and Germany stress the importance of authentic negotiations for lasting resolution.

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The Kremlin's cautious optimism for peace in Ukraine follows U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Putin. Yet, Putin's conditional acceptance of a ceasefire raises eyebrows, as many analysts suspect it’s a ploy to buy time and strengthen Russia's territorial claims. Meanwhile, the UK and Germany stress the importance of authentic negotiations for lasting resolution.