Affirming
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Why do you think you're right?
Why might you be wrong?

Why do you think you're right?
"Plan A is to get the shooting to stop so that we can move to Plan B, phase two, which has everybody at a table, maybe not- maybe with some shuttle diplomacy, to figure out a way to permanently end this war in a way that's enduring and it respects everybody's needs and so forth. No one is saying that that second part is easy, but we can't get even to that second part until we get past the first part,"
To me, it sounds like he does not have a plan, just wishful thinking.Why might you be wrong?
same as before

Why do you think you're right?
To follow up on @ctsats post below. Putin did speak on this today. Different media spin it in different ways ("Putin agrees", "Putin 'agrees'", "Putin is unlikely"). Judge for yourself.
My take is that this is a polite way to say "no" without seeming obstinate. As such, I am affirming for now.
Why might you be wrong?
same as before

Why do you think you're right?
Affirming.
Why might you be wrong?

Why do you think you're right?
Updating for passage of time. 9.5 months left.
Why might you be wrong?
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Why do you think you're right?
Similarly to the Russia Security Risk question, I am moving to higher warmth numbers toward Ukraine due to it becoming even more of a victim due to the recent developments. 11 months to go.
Why might you be wrong?
same as before

Why do you think you're right?
Why might you be wrong?
same

Why do you think you're right?
Updating on my expectation that Russia will refuse the 30 days ceasefire to which Ukraine has agreed. Here is Putin in June 2024, telling about Russian conditions for a ceasefire.
Why might you be wrong?
If Putin decides to make a 180 degree turn.

Why do you think you're right?
Affirming
Why might you be wrong?
Why do you think you're right?
1. Ukraine military position is not yet totally collapsing. No unconditional capitulation in 2025 at least.
2. Ukraine and Russia continue to be as far apart as they have ever been.
3. Trump team's approach to mediating the settlement is the same as its approach to tariffs: demented belief in the strong-arm tactics.
4. Given the present military reality, a temporary ceasefire only benefits one side, Ukraine.
5. The resolution threshold is low: agree to something, let it last at least one day. There are certainly many scenarios where either side agrees to the ceasefire while having an intent to violate almost immediately.
Overall, I don't expect it with high probability in 2025.
Why might you be wrong?
If either Putin or Zelensky make 180 degree turn.