President Trump says “it’s up to Russia now” as the United States pushes for peace in Ukraine. The president welcomed Ukraine’s acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire and said efforts now shift to talks with the Russians. And if Moscow agrees, he said that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath” ended. […]
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White House: ceasefire is “up to Russia now”
President Trump says “it’s up to Russia now” as the United States pushes for peace in Ukraine. The president welcomed Ukraine’s acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire and said efforts now shift to talks with the Russians. And if Moscow agrees, he said that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath” ended. The president again made veiled threats of hitting Russia with new sanctions. GC, Wash.