Putin Keeps Pummeling Ukraine

“President Vladimir Putin is, brutally, walking a tightrope,” the New York Times reports.

“The Russian leader appears eager to keep up talks with President Trump as Moscow brims with optimism that energy deals, direct flights and the lifting of sanctions could all be in the offing. He is expected on Friday to host the White House envoy Steve Witkoff for their fourth meeting in three months.”

“But Mr. Putin has cast aside Mr. Trump’s calls for a quick peace in Ukraine, with the ferocity of Russia’s airstrikes on civilian targets seemingly increasing.”