Ceasefire?

There is movement towards a ceasefire. Russia is far more in need of one than Ukraine, but this is academic. In reality, both can use it. So, first, the demand from Donald Trump. Because these two posts matter in order. So here is the first one:

Trump Demands Ukraine to Immediately Agree to Talks with Russia in Turkey

Ukraine should accept Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to hold direct talks in Istanbul on May 15, US President Donald Trump said. “Putin does not want a ceasefire, but wants to meet in Turkey on Thursday to discuss a possible end to the bloodbath. Ukraine should agree to this immediately,” Trump wrote on his social network Truth Social.

According to him, such a meeting would clarify whether the parties are ready to conclude a peace agreement in principle, and if not, then “European leaders and the United States will know how things stand and will be able to act accordingly.” “I am beginning to doubt that Ukraine will make a deal with Putin, who is too busy celebrating the Victory in World War II, which without the United States of America it was impossible to win (not even close!). Hold a meeting, now!!!” Trump demanded.

I bet the farm that Trump expected Ukraine to say no. This way, he would give Vladimir Putin an excuse to continue the war. Clearly, Putin cannot afford peace for purely internal reasons.