Putin Just Defied Trump—Will MAGA Make Him Pay?

Trump's Ceasefire Proposal Rejected

“We agree with the proposals to stop military actions, but we believe that any cessation must lead to lasting peace and address the root causes of the crisis,” Putin said regarding the ceasefire proposal President Trump negotiated with Ukraine.

In other words, Putin does not think Trump’s proposal is sufficient. Of course, no proposal will ever be good enough for him—because he firmly believes he can manipulate the Trump administration into making endless concessions. His strategy is simple: agree in principle, but always demand more. If Trump delivers on one request, Putin will respond with, “I agree with what you’re saying, but I also need this.” And then, yet again, “I agree, but I also need this.”