Bangladesh, March 17 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has once again positioned himself at the forefront of Western diplomatic pressure on Russia, demanding that Moscow accept a 30-day ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States and Ukraine. The demand comes amid continued hostilities in Ukraine and growing tensions between Russia and NATO. However, the proposal raises several critical questions: Is this ceasefire a genuine step toward peace, or is it a strategic maneuver aimed at buying time for Ukraine and reinforcing Western leverage against Moscow? More importantly, can a ceasefire work if it does not address the root causes of the conflict?

According to reports, the proposed ceasefire was negotiated between Washington and Ki...