Putin’s negotiation strategy is predictable: move slowly, keep Trump interested, and reset expectations
If Donald Trump believed he could persuade Vladimir Putin to sign up to a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine, he is learning the hard way: Russia is interested in peace, but only on its terms.
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19 March 2025
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