
Will Putin give peace a chance?
The front lines are frozen but the killing continues. Pres. Trump campaigned by promising to end the slaughter and is trying to mediate. Zelensky's initially balked at the US ceasefire proposal but then caved under US Pressure. Putin is still saying “no” and issuing maximalist demands. Now comes Trump’s pressure on him. (To receive these columns free, drop me at note at charles.lipson AT Gmail)