Why this week is important for Ukraine's future

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.

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So what does that mean for Ukraine? The BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse explains.

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