Ukrainians remain skeptical of a recent phone call where Trump urged Putin for a temporary ceasefire, only resulting in a Russian promise to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Soldiers and civilians alike distrust Putin, fearing any ceasefire will benefit Moscow and enable further aggression.
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