It’s a proposal that the Kremlin can neither reject nor accept, but one that may force it into an awkward choice, revealing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s true appetite for his brutal war of choice.

President Trump is easing up his pressure on Ukraine and sending serious warnings to Russia as he renews calls for a 30-day ceasefire in the grinding war. Trump on Thursday repeated threats

The extraordinary request illustrates the administration’s aggressive bid to identify willing partners who will accept people expelled by the U.S.