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Oleshky Ceasefire Shows Russia Can, but Won't, Stop Civilian Suffering
Original: Oleshky Ceasefire Demonstrates That Russia Has the Capability, but Not the Will, to End Civilian Suffering in Ukraine
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War argue that a recent local ceasefire in the flooded Oleshky area of Kherson region shows Russia is capable of suspending hostilities to protect civilians, but chooses not to do so more broadly. The limited truce demonstrates that Moscow could reduce civilian harm across Ukraine if it wished, yet continues strikes and fighting elsewhere, exposing the selective and political nature of its humanitarian gestures.
Why now: The limited ceasefire highlights a rare moment of de-escalation and raises questions about Russia's willingness to ease civilian suffering as the war grinds on.
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- Oleshky Ceasefire Demonstrates That Russia Has the Capability, but Not the Will, to End Civilian Suffering in Ukraine · Institute for the Study of War
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