Ukraine: The Latest Air raid inferno ends Easter 'truce' & Trump hopes to end war 'this week'
Apr 22, 2025
Shaun Walker, The Guardian's Central and Eastern Europe Correspondent and author of 'The Illegals', sheds light on the so-called Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine, questioning its real significance. He dives into current U.S. peace proposals, revealing the tough territorial concessions on the table. Shaun also explores historical spies' tactics through his book, drawing parallels to modern espionage challenges. The discussion offers a gripping look at identity and deceit in the shadow of the ongoing conflict.
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Ceasefires as Tactical Media Stunts
- Immediate ceasefires are tactical traps designed to mislead the opposing side.
- Putin's Easter truce showed how such announcements are more media stunts than genuine goodwill.
Define Clear Ceasefire Rules
- Ceasefires must be carefully defined to specify allowed military activities.
- Unclear rules let one side exploit violations to blame the other, creating traps rather than peace.
China's Weapon Supply to Russia
- China reportedly supplies Russia with weapons and artillery, not just dual-use tech.
- This expands the conflict's geopolitical complexity and raises new intelligence challenges for Ukraine.
