Putin Shows No Signs of Budging

“The White House, for two months, has warmly embraced the Kremlin,” the New York Times reports.

“But President Vladimir Putin of Russia has given little in return, despite his professed willingness to cooperate.”

“His forces have carried on bombarding Ukraine, both on the front and deep into the Ukrainian heartland. He has barely budged in peace negotiations, freighting an agreement to a unconditional 30-day cease-fire with myriad conditions. His subordinates have dragged out talks, voicing requirements for a limited Black Sea truce in recent days.”