Zelensky, dragged into Trump impeachment drama, faces first real test: resisting Putin
On Ukraine’s front line, a provincial hospital treats civilians and soldiers.
Monday’s meeting will include the leaders of France and Germany, who hope to encourage a dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to restart talks on key elements of the Minsk Agreement, including troop withdrawal, regional elections in occupied territories and the return of border control toRecent symbolic overtures from Ukraine’s European partners have also alarmed Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital.
But Merkel faces growing support in her country for the loosening of restrictions on doing business with Russia, particularly to feed Germany’s need for Russian gas. Merkel has announced that she will not seek reelection when her term ends in 2021, opening the way for a new chancellor to propose a softer position with the Kremlin.
At home, Zelensky faces considerable public and political opposition from those who fear there will be any form of rapprochement with Russia.
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