Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.

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It comes amid a row with Donald Trump and the Republican party ahead of November's US presidential election.

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why Mr Zelensky has chosen to visit Washington now, with US election campaigning in full swing.

Produced by Michael Cox

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