To clarify, the ball is not in Russia’s court because the US has no authority to enforce any rules and is, in fact, itself a player. There is nothing the US can do to compel Russia to alter course given that years of sanctions and massive military aid to Ukraine have already failed. Western strategy in Ukraine has backfired leaving Russia holding all the cards.

[–] kane@femboys.biz 6 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

“Putin will now be forced to decide whether to conclude a temporary ceasefire or risk souring relations with the White House under the new Trump administration.”

Honestly wonder if they’d care at all. I really hope there can at least be a breather for a minute, even if it is short lived.

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 5 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

They don't, US already put every possible sanctions on Russia and the only worsening of relation possible is if US start to shoot. And since that won't happen, it's empty words. Hell, they didn't even invited one side of the war for the ceasefire meeting, so who is even ceasing fire there with who? US and Ukraine? This is utterly nonsensical.

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 3 points 20 hours ago

Shoot… this means 29 days to Russia rolling right through Ukraine, doesn’t it?

[–] dzso@lemmy.world -5 points 12 hours ago

Meanwhile Russia seems to have staged a fake Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow.

[–] reluctant_squidd@lemmy.ca 1 points 18 hours ago

Probably totally unrelated, but I find it interesting that Canada suddenly lifts the electricity surcharge right when the US suddenly decides to support Ukraine again.

Like I said, most likely totally unrelated, but the timing is a bit suspect. That surcharge of 25% would have netted Ontario something like 400K a day from the US. Not economy ending, however I can imagine a lot of residents and business owners in the affected states would be mega unhappy about it.

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 0 points 19 hours ago

This is great news and a good step towards peace.