Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?

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Following recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow that killed at least three people, analysts suggest Russia is simulating diplomacy due to battlefield losses. Russian President Putin's May 9th remarks about a potential ceasefire and meeting with President Zelenskyy have been met with skepticism, as no prisoner exchange has occurred and territorial disputes remain intractable.

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Putin has talked about a truce, but some analysts say it's a ploy to buy time while Moscow's soldiers are on back foot.

Is Russia ‘simulating diplomacy’ because of war losses in Ukraine?

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