Why did Russia agree to Olsheki's ceasefire?
Experts, as well as information from Oleshki himself, suggest that Russia's motivations go far beyond addressing the humanitarian disaster of its own making.
Instead, the high-profile cease-fire brokered by US first lady Melania Trump presents several opportunities for Moscow to manipulate facts on the ground, international audiences and, most importantly, the White House, all as it positions itself for a new round of peace talks.
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