Rosenberg: Was Putin's response to my question about war in Europe an olive branch?

In an interview, Steve Rosenberg asked President Putin about Russia's future amidst repressive laws, escalations in conflict, and Western distrust. Putin defended Russia's actions, citing similar laws in the West, but failed to acknowledge their draconian nature. Despite tensions, Putin's offer to cease hostilities, contingent on Russia's security, could signal a potential olive branch to Europe, although lingering distrust may hamper successful cooperation in the future.