Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary to Eurasia Daily Monitor: Putin Tries to Dodge Pressure For Ceasefire, But is Stuck in Tight Corner
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 19, 2025, to the Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Putin Tries to Dodge Pressure For Ceasefire, But is Stuck in Tight Corner
By Pavel K. Baev
Executive Summary:
* Talks in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine on May 16 occurred under low expectations, resulting in high diplomatic posturing despite the discussions resulting in minimal progress
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Putin Tries to Dodge Pressure For Ceasefire, But is Stuck in Tight Corner
By Pavel K. Baev
Executive Summary:
* Talks in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine on May 16 occurred under low expectations, resulting in high diplomatic posturing despite the discussions resulting in minimal progress