The long-awaited conversation between Trump and Putin on March 18 confirmed what was already clear – Russia is not prepared to end its war.
For Kremlin, talk of a ceasefire is merely a tactic to prolong aggression. Following their discussion, Putin refused to agree to a proposed 30-day truce, instead vaguely suggesting a mutual halt to strikes on energy infra. Just hours later, he brazenly violated his own words, launching another wave of Shahed drone attacks on central Kyiv.
For Trump, the situation is fraught with difficulty. Pressuring Moscow would be an admission that his approach since assuming office two months ago has been flawed.
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