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Editorial: El País
May 18, 2025
- Donald Trump must use all means to get Putin to accept the unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
- Russia avoided committing to the ceasefire proposed by Ukraine and European allies.
- Russia's low-level representatives insisted Ukraine must renounce the invaded provinces before a ceasefire.
- Putin continued with the bombings despite peace talks.
- Trump's negotiation attempts have been flawed and focused on his own business interests.
- Severe sanctions should be implemented on Russia's oil and banking sectors.
- A resolution for peace would be worse if Trump withdraws and leaves the responsibility to the Europeans.
Conclusion: If Trump does not act and impose pressure on Putin, the responsibility of the war will fall on him, damaging the international credibility of the United States.