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Ukraine's Ceasefire Calls Clash with Putin's Relentless Attacks

5/12/2025

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys warns that Western pressure is shaping Russia's behavior in Ukraine. While European leaders urge a 30-day ceasefire, Putin's relentless drone strikes tell a different story. Former President Dalia Grybauskaite sees his call for talks as a mere ploy to buy time and expand his territorial grip.

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys warns that Western pressure is shaping Russia's behavior in Ukraine. While European leaders urge a 30-day ceasefire, Putin's relentless drone strikes tell a different story. Former President Dalia Grybauskaite sees his call for talks as a mere ploy to buy time and expand his territorial grip.