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The Black Sea: Trump's first test of a Ukraine ceasefire | Opinion

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When dealing with complex geopolitical conflicts, grand declarations rarely survive first contact with operational realities. Sustainable peace is not built on sweeping promises; it is tested in the water, on the ground and under clear, verifiable conditions.

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  • Ana BirchallBy Ana Birchall

    When dealing with complex geopolitical conflicts, grand declarations rarely survive first contact with operational realities. Sustainable peace is not built on sweeping promises; it is tested in the water, on the ground and under clear, verifiable conditions. As President Donald …

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