A Ceasefire It Is Not! Putin's Easter Pause: A Ploy, Or Hope?

A Temporary Truce a Fleeting Hope?

Hmm announced a ceasefire Putin has. For Easter a brief respite it is meant to be. From Saturday to Sunday a pause in the fighting he promises. Humanitarian reasons he cites. But a 'Sith Lord' hides in plain sight methinks. Trust I do not. Only in The Force trust I can.

The Force is Confused

Captured soldiers traded they have. Hundreds exchanged like trinkets they were. Largest exchange since the invasion it seems. But is it peace or merely a shuffling of pawns? Zelenskyy suspicious he is. Air raid alerts sound while Putin speaks of peace. 'Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin's true attitude toward Easter and toward human life,' he says. See through the darkness we must.

30 Hours Instead of 30 Days

A proposal rejected a ceasefire offered. Thirty days the U.S. suggested. Rejected it was by Russia. Now thirty hours they offer. A jest perhaps? Or a sign of weakness hidden it is? Sybiha says 'Unfortunately we have had a long history of his statements not matching his actions.' True this is. Words are cheap actions speak louder they do.

Pow Exchange

Home warriors are returning. Exchanged in numbers their freedom is a victory. But the war goes on yes. The United Arab Emirates thanked they are. Mediation a path to peace it can be. If both sides willing they are.

Trump's Take Rubio's Warning

Negotiations Trump says 'coming to a head' they are. But the war has dragged on for 3 years! Move on Rubio threatens if progress there is none. Patience wear thin it does. See a peaceful resolution will we? Or will darkness consume all?

Kursk's Region

Kursk a foothold lost then retaken. Claims and counterclaims swirling like the mists on Dagobah they are. Zelenskyy insists their presence remains! Ukraine activity continued holding strong positions. Truth hidden by lies and deceit. A tangled web this is. 'Wars not make one great,' as I said to Skywalker. Remember this we must.