And that is not the only headline to come out of this Thursday's press conference. France is to deliver six more Caesar howitzers, weapons aimed at re-energising the Ukrainian defence in the Donbas, as Russia squeezes the city of Severodonetsk.
This is a major symbolic show of support for Ukraine, but to what end? Do France, Italy and Germany now really believe that Ukraine can win the war?
Or is pressure being put on Zelensky behind the scenes to sit down at the negotiating table? Produced by Alessandro Xenos, Elise Marné and Imen Mellaz. Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morning Take international news everywhere with you!
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