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Pause on Ukraine energy attacks is ‘strategic decision’ on Russia’s part: Analyst
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Mar 18) agreed to a first step to easing his war in Ukraine, pledging to pause strikes on energy targets for 30 days. But he appeared resistant to the complete ceasefire pushed by United States President Donald Trump during their highly anticipated phone call. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Putin’s rejection, saying it shows that Moscow is not ready to end the war. Dr Sonia Mycak, research fellow at the ANU Centre for European Studies, tells CNA’s Asia First what impact the halt on strikes could have on the ground.
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