It's a risky business, attempting to predict the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine. But this weekend's Kyiv visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stirred hopes that a resolution to the Ukraine-Russia standoff and the bloody fighting in Donbas may finally be near. We look at five of the key factors in play.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Five reasons why this weekend might be the start of the endgame in Ukraine
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at celebrating the 70th anniversary of D-Day, Ouistreham, June 6, 2014.
