Zelensky on tour: Is Europe ready for the next phase of Ukraine war?

Issued on: 09/02/2023 - 20:13

Brussels was the third stop on Zelensky's European charm offensive as he looks for military support and increased sanctions on Russia. © FRANCE 24

By: Alessandro XENOS | François PICARD Follow | Imen MELLAZ | Antonia KERRIGAN

Video by: Alessandro XENOS | François PICARD Follow | Imen MELLAZ | Antonia KERRIGAN

1 min

It’s not a thank-you tour – not with Russia back on the offensive. After London and Paris, Ukraine's president was in Brussels to rally support. Making the case for more weapons, he pitched the war as one of values. We ask about the timing: his second trip abroad since Russia’s invasion nearly a year ago. Is Kyiv ready for the crucial test ahead on the battlefield? Is Europe ready?

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Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Antonia Kerrigan and Imen Mellaz.

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