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What happens if Putin doesn’t play ball?

Mar 12, 2025
10:32

After the US declared the 'ball is in Russia’s court' over the 30-day ceasefire plan agreed with Ukraine, the Kremlin claims it needs more information before responding. Professor Scott Lucas from University College Dublin argues that Vladimir Putin is likely to reject the deal while playing to Donald Trump’s ego, leaving US officials to manage the challenges of unpredictable diplomacy.


The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 


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