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Putin says war 'ending' while ceasefire violations mount

Why this story

While we covered weekend truce, Putin's public signals about war's end represent significant escalation in peace rhetoric.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Putin's peace talk mirrors 2014 Minsk playbook — exploit ceasefire to consolidate gains while blaming West for failures.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

Putin offers first meeting with Zelensky outside Russia — Washington Examiner sees breakthrough opportunity Western leaders risk missing.

GLOBAL POV

BBC reports Putin demands Western concessions first — three-day US-brokered ceasefire already showing violations from both sides.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Putin's peace talk aired during Victory Day parade for domestic audience — France24 confirms violations during his statement.
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Should Western leaders take Putin's peace overtures seriously given the timing with Victory Day?