France 2 TV

France 2 TV is a French public national television channel. It is newsworthy because Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an interview to the channel where he revealed that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war with Russia. This is a significant development as it provides a rare, albeit potentially still underestimated, glimpse into the human cost of the conflict from the Ukrainian side. The interview and the figures revealed are relevant because they contribute to the ongoing global discussion and understanding of the war's impact and potential future trajectory, as well as the conditions for potential resolution. The Kremlin has responded by stating that Russian forces would continue fighting until Kyiv makes the necessary decisions to end the war.