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White House and Zelenskyy Respond After Putin's Call for 3-Day Ceasefire
Above: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, accompanied by White House border czar Tom Homan, speaks during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Andrew Harnik/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
President Trump is frustrated with both Putin and Zelenskyy. He wants a full ceasefire now. While he's still confident he can get a deal together, the leaders of Russia and Ukraine need to come to the negotiating table and get this settled immediately.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Russia is deceiving the world by calling for a three-day truce to coincide with its military parade. If Putin really wanted peace, there is no reason that a full and permanent ceasefire can't start immediately.
Pro-Russia narrative
Despite Russia's goodwill in offering a three-day truce, as well as other gestures such as engaging directly in negotiations, Ukraine has not reciprocated. It appears that some, including those in European capitals, want the war to continue.