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Politics
David Hughes

Starmer says ‘I don’t trust Putin’ as Russian leader promises 72-hour ceasefire

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (Marco M Mantovani/PA) - (PA Wire)

Vladimir Putin will be judged by his actions, not his words, Downing Street said after the Russian president promised a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine.

Sir Keir Starmer, who called for an unconditional ceasefire, fears the Russian leader will “come back for more” if there is not a lasting solution to resolve the conflict.

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