Despite previously suggesting that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might have to resign, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., struck a more conciliatory tone, saying Zelenskyy is showing he wants peace.

Now, it’s Russian President Vladimir Putin who is drawing Graham’s skepticism on willingness to end the war.

“It is clear to me that President Zelenskyy is willing to make peace,” Graham posted Wednesday on X. “As Secretary Rubio said, the ball is now in Russia’s court. “I am extremely skeptical that Russia will accept the ceasefire, and I am very doubtful they want to end this war.

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