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French President Emmanuel Macron, center, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, attend a joint press conference at the Elysee Palace, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 in Paris. Western support has been key to Kyiv's surprisingly stiff defense, and the two sides are engaged in grinding battles. (Sarah Meyssonnier, Pool via AP)