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Cunning Putin is playing Trump on Ukraine ceasefire

Trump and his cabinet now face a test of nerve and credibility. But if the Americans get tough, Russia will probably fold.

Roland Oliphant
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London | Vladimir Putin had three options: accept Ukraine’s ceasefire offer, but surrender momentum on the battlefield; reject it and risk antagonising Donald Trump; or try to drag things out so he can continue fighting as long as possible.

He has chosen option three.

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