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The decision facing Zelensky

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American, Ukrainian and European negotiators met in Switzerland on Sunday to discuss a US-proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, was faced with a dilemma last week – either make concessions to Putin, or...

Highlights

As diplomatic efforts intensify over a controversial US-backed peace proposal, Ukraine faces mounting pressure both on the battlefield and in political corridors. With sovereignty at stake, the human cost of war continues to shape national resolve.
03:08
Ukrainians cannot accept a peace deal they didn't draft
13:54
Soldiers filmed their fight with helmet cams to analyze tactics and share their reality.
17:19
The war in Ukraine has become a war of attrition.
22:30
Russia is unlikely to accept a peace deal that isn't favorable to its interests.
24:51
The peace plan involves halving Ukraine's military and shelving political ambitions.

Chapters

Is the US Peace Plan a Path to Peace—or a Surrender to Russia?
00:00
Through the Lens: How War Films Reveal Ukraine’s Pain and Courage
10:02
A Nation Holding the Line: The Brutal Reality of a War of Attrition
17:19
Negotiating Survival: Can Ukraine Make Deals Without Losing Itself?
20:49
Zelensky Under Pressure: Scandal, Leaks, and the Fight for Sovereignty
24:51

Transcript

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