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A Maple Leafs fan’s (cautiously) optimistic guide to the playoffs

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The Maple Leafs are back in the playoffs, so it’s time for us bandwagon fans to pepper the biggest Leafs die-hard on CBC Toronto’s digital desk with some questions. You know, so we sound smart at the sports bar. (And to be honest, this will also be a bit of an emotional check-in on reporter … Read more

Why Putin’s ‘cautiously optimistic’ response to Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire hides his dilemma

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There were “certainly reasons to be cautiously optimistic” about the prospect of peace in Ukrainethe Kremlin said Friday, after President Donald Trump’s envoy met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The comments by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov after Putin met with Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff echoed those of the Russian presidentwho said Thursday that … Read more