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Funeral of Ukrainian soldier ahead of Trump-Zelenskiy talks

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As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders are set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports from the funeral of a Ukrainian soldier in Kyiv.

Breakdown
  • Funeral held for Ukrainian artist and soldier David Chichkan, killed on the front lines.
  • Chichkan's death is part of the broader toll since the war began in February 2022. 11s
  • Locals are aware of Trump's social media comments about ending the war immediately. 27s
  • Many Ukrainians reject the idea of ceding territory, citing the sacrifices made. 39s
  • There is hope that upcoming talks will acknowledge Ukraine's perspective and sacrifices. 1m 43s
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