Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks
Associated PressMAR 16
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The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Talks with Russia and Ukraine are going well and, thanks to Pres. Trump's resolve to bring a swift end to the conflict, we're now the closest we've been to peace in years.
Pro-Russia narrative
Russia favors a cease-fire agreement, but it must be handled in a responsible way. There is still a series of questions that need to be answered before a deal can be agreed upon.