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Is Ukraine's new confidence a turning point in the war? | DW News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany in London — a high‑stakes push to secure deeper military and political backing. The show of unity comes as Ukraine strikes further into Russia than ever before. But does this diplomatic momentum signal a real shift in the war.

Chapters: 00:00 Zelensky meets with Starmer, Merz, and Macron in London 00:45 Katja Glod, Belarus and Russia expert 02:35 St. Petersburg strikes brought the war back to Russia 05:15 What could negotiations with Russia center on? 07:17 Is Ukraine's new confidence justified? 10:15 Can billionaire Roman Abramovich help reach a deal? 12:40 What would it take for Putin to consider a ceasefire?

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