Though Hagler acknowledged that Kirill has previously advocated for the war, he said both he and Kirill follow the same gospel — a gospel, Hagler said, that is ultimately one of peace.
When asked whether he thinks Putin could use the cease-fire as a propaganda tool or as a chance to regroup Russian troops, he agreed Putin’s intent is unclear. “There are always risks in peace. But there’s a bigger risk in war,” he said. “In war, the conclusions are certain.”
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