Why Putin Doesn’t Want a Ceasefire

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After weeks of discussions, the US and Ukraine agreed on a 30-day ceasefire. And, while this is positive news, the Kremlin appears to be sceptical of the ceasefire, so, in this video, we’re taking a look at Putin’s demands are stalling the ceasefire process, and why he isn’t too keen on ending the war.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:24 – Context
03:07 – Why is Putin Resisting a Ceasefire?
07:23 – Sponsored Content

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