Ukraine’s ceasefire on Putin’s terms. What does he want, and will it last?

So, Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited ceasefire, which basically means he’ll stop bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, for now. This comes after a high-stakes phone call with US president Donald Trump, who is apparently in his own bubble seeing this as a successful diplomatic move. But what does this so-called ceasefire really mean for…

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So, Vladimir Putin has agreed to a limited ceasefire, which basically means he’ll stop bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, for now. This comes after a high-stakes phone call with US president Donald Trump, who is apparently in his own bubble seeing this as a successful diplomatic move.

But what does this so-called ceasefire really mean for Ukraine? And what are Putin’s conditions for abiding by it?

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