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The Kremlin's Dilemma: Ukraine Agrees to a Ceasefire, as U.S. Restores Aid and Intel - William Spaniel
Following a summit with the United States in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to a Trump-sponsored 30 day ceasefire. Now the proposal shifts to Moscow. This video explores the dilemma that the Kremlin is about to face: give Ukraine time to build entrenchments, or risk a broader U.S. commitment to Kyiv.
0:00 A Deal in the Works
0:20 Ukraine's New Position
1:32 Russia's Next Move
2:17 What Happens If Russia Agrees
3:55 What Happens If Russia Rejects It
6:06 How the Kremlin Will Play the Situation
8:49 Peace Agreements: The Big Picture