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Backfire Risk: Russia's Victory Day Ceasefire Strategy - William Spaniel
Russia declared a three-day ceasefire to coincide with its annual Victory Day celebration, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. Today, we look into how ceasefires work under normal circumstances, what Russia is attempting to do here, and why Ukraine did not bite. We also examine a downside risk Russia faces by initiating this process. Oh, and there is an outro about French toast.
0:00 The Kremlin's Latest Gambit
0:46 Victory Day Ceasefire
3:09 How Ceasefires Work
9:33 Russia's Deeper Strategy
12:47 The Kremlin's Risk with Trump
15:54 French Toast Levels of Success