Zelenskyy: Only unity can stop Russia's offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday told European leaders that only a unified effort could force Russia to stop the war.

Instead, "only collectively, only together, only united" could leaders force President Vladimir Putin to end the military operation, he said during a joint news conference in Kyiv.

Amid Ukrainian fears that Western resolve could wane, the visit by the European leaders carried heavy symbolism.

France, Germany and Italy have all faced criticism for continuing to engage with Putin - and failing to give Kyiv the amount of weaponry it says its needs.

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