Putin accepts US truce plan but insists on addressing Ukraine conflict's root causes
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we bring you reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that Russia agrees with the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, Putin emphasized that any ceasefire must address the root causes of the conflict and that many details still need to be worked out.
Guests:
Dasha Chernyshova - Correspondent in Moscow
Gabriel Noronha - Executive Director of Polaris National Security
Jim Townsend - Former Deputy Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO
Salah Tarif - Druze Israeli minister
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