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it is a continuation of ukraine i ukraine to russia. it is a - continuation of ukraine using ukraine to russia. it is a _ continuation of ukraine using small, unmanned drones packed with explosives, that they manufacture in ukraine. they are continuing to launch them into russia itself, despite the hesitancy or nervousness from its western allies over those enduring fears of this war escalating and spilling out of ukraine's borders. but we heard from security sources, who have proudly said, look, we have launched drones into eight russian regions, and once again, they are looking to target russian energy infrastructure as russian energy infrastructure as russia is with ukraine. we are seeing this tit—for—tat, although not by any stretch on the same scale. and the reason why some in the west are nervous about the strategy is that we talked about the escalation part, it would also drive up escalation part, it would also drive up fuel prices. so despite this, it is clear ukraine is shutting out that noise and continuing to try and frus
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organization supporting ukraine. i want to start off by talking about how mikejohnson delayed bringing this the on ukraine aid for several months, there was a bill sitting in the senate that did not come to the house. why do you think now he is changing his stance? even though bringing a ukraine aid bill could risk hisjob? though bringing a ukraine aid bill could risk his job?- bill could risk his “ob? thank ou for bill could risk his “ob? thank you for doing — bill could risk his job? thank you for doing this, _ bill could risk his job? thank you for doing this, i - bill could risk his job? thank you for doing this, i think i bill could risk his job? thank| you for doing this, i think my johnson has seen the light. he is a person of deep religious conviction and i think the moral arguments have swayed him. it's notjust the moral arguments, many people spoke with him about this decision and he did not know that there were a lot that russia was persecuting and torturing questions and people were able to see him
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the measures approve around $61 billion in long—awaited aid for ukraine alone. it also designates more than $26 billion in aid for military support for israel and humanitarian aid for gaza. and $8 billion for taiwan and us indo—pacific allies. president biden said it showed that america stood resolutely against tyranny and oppression. president zelensky said it reinforced america's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. the senate majority leader chuck schumer said america had shown its allies it would not turn its back on them. a lot of people inside and outside the congress wanted this package to fail, but today those in congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day. to ourfriends in ukraine, to our allies in nato, to our allies in israel and to civilians around the world in need of help, help is on the way. to ourfriends in ukraine, america will deliver more ammo and air defences and basic supplies that you need to resist putin on the battlefield. and we've had reaction from china in the past couple of hours. foreign m
the measures approve around $61 billion in long—awaited aid for ukraine alone. it also designates more than $26 billion in aid for military support for israel and humanitarian aid for gaza. and $8 billion for taiwan and us indo—pacific allies. president biden said it showed that america stood resolutely against tyranny and oppression. president zelensky said it reinforced america's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. the senate majority leader chuck schumer said...
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that is the bbc's ukraine correspondent, l the bbc�*s ukraine correspondent, james waterhouse, in the donetsk region. south africa is marking 30 years since the end of apartheid and the country's first democratic elections. leading the main cermony in pretoria, president cyril ramaphosa has said freedom day will unite the country in celebrating its democraticjourney. the events come at a difficult time for the governing african national congress. south africa is preparing for elections next month, and is experiencing failing infrastructure and high levels of crime and unemployment. analysts say the deteriorating conditions might endanger the anc�*s majority for the first time. president ramaphosa outlined what the end of apartheid — and the first free elections — meant for the country. on that day, as we cast our votes for the first time, a great heaviness lifted from our shoulders. 0ur shackles have been cast off. the shackles that have tied us down for hundreds of years. the weight of centuries of oppression was no longer holding us down. even though our backs bore scars of th
that is the bbc's ukraine correspondent, l the bbc�*s ukraine correspondent, james waterhouse, in the donetsk region. south africa is marking 30 years since the end of apartheid and the country's first democratic elections. leading the main cermony in pretoria, president cyril ramaphosa has said freedom day will unite the country in celebrating its democraticjourney. the events come at a difficult time for the governing african national congress. south africa is preparing for elections next...
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it allows ukraine. it extends its window, i think, to continue defending itself, to continue to take the fight to russia in the hope that it could put the pressure back on invading forces, back on vladimir putin to make his invasion unsustainable and to force a concession on the russian side. the pressure is still absolutely on ukraine and now there is a lot of logistical pressure to get that weaponry and ammunition here and deployed by soldiers, but ukraine is also having to straddle with its own mobilization issues and getting enough men trained, called up to the front line to replace exhausted soldiers who've been there for up to two years in some cases, so this is welcome good news. this will be celebrated as much as you can in times of war. but now eyes will focus to when this kit will arrive and what difference it will make in the long term. you wonder when history books are written how costly this delay might be or how significant this bill's passing could be in terms of helping ukraine in its go
it allows ukraine. it extends its window, i think, to continue defending itself, to continue to take the fight to russia in the hope that it could put the pressure back on invading forces, back on vladimir putin to make his invasion unsustainable and to force a concession on the russian side. the pressure is still absolutely on ukraine and now there is a lot of logistical pressure to get that weaponry and ammunition here and deployed by soldiers, but ukraine is also having to straddle with its...
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in ukraine-— in ukraine. good to be with ou, in ukraine. good to be with you. not— in ukraine. good to be with you. not very _ in ukraine. good to be with you, not very good - in ukraine. good to be with you, not very good at - in ukraine. good to be with you, not very good at all. l you, not very good at all. there is basically three frontline is happening right now, one is the physical one which stretches through a good part of ukraine and now all the way up to kharkiv because of the missiles, but we have the long—range missiles and drones happening on a daily basis, pretty much happening 24/7 in odesa and other key cities in ukraine, and then we have the hybrid warfare russia is employing. just today was a pretty scary hit on odesa, one of the two main ports was hit by russian missiles, this was an area where grain destined for asia and africa is being loaded onto ships, and also there are really important storage terminals, things like sunflower oil, and another facility was hit according to president
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this is a big boost for ukraine. it is a big boost for ukraine. it is a big boost for ukraine. it is a war when good news has been rare for kyiv of late. this package will provide much—needed ammunition, air defences and reports suggest it could be arriving within days. that will certainly be the hope, it is by no means a silver bullet. this does not mean ukraine is suddenly going to be liberating sways of territory as it did in 2022, bought it crucially does for kyiv is it keeps it in the fight. the near term objective will simply be to try and stem the tide of russian occupation as it continues to seize hundreds of square kilometres of territory in the east and where we see ukrainian cities in an incredibly perilous situation. it keeps ukraine in the fight and it keeps negotiating table at bay. this is a huge moment for ukraine to feel the weight of america's support behind it. the foreign secretary had described as a bad deal for secretary had described as a bad dealfor vladimir putin but his invasion has many more days left in it. now it is a private moment of celebration
this is a big boost for ukraine. it is a big boost for ukraine. it is a big boost for ukraine. it is a war when good news has been rare for kyiv of late. this package will provide much—needed ammunition, air defences and reports suggest it could be arriving within days. that will certainly be the hope, it is by no means a silver bullet. this does not mean ukraine is suddenly going to be liberating sways of territory as it did in 2022, bought it crucially does for kyiv is it keeps it in the...
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ukraine says it desperately needs help to push back russian troops. the us is already the largest provider of military and humanitarian aid to ukraine, sending over $74 billion in the first two years of the war. this new bill provides more than 60 billion, including money to replenish stocks. almost 1a billion will be used by advanced weapons and defence articles. the passing of this bill is a major bipartisan moment, something you just don't often see in washington. the next step is for it to get through the senate next week, which won't be too difficult because it's democrat—controlled. president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. officials here say military aid is ready to go, with weapons now our ukraine correspondent is james waterhouse. he told me the reaction to the deal in kyiv. yes. he's described the decision as putting history back on track. i think all of his ministers hav
ukraine says it desperately needs help to push back russian troops. the us is already the largest provider of military and humanitarian aid to ukraine, sending over $74 billion in the first two years of the war. this new bill provides more than 60 billion, including money to replenish stocks. almost 1a billion will be used by advanced weapons and defence articles. the passing of this bill is a major bipartisan moment, something you just don't often see in washington. the next step is for it to...
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i spoke to ukraine's ambassador to canada today and she said at an absolute minimum, ukraine needs about seven patriot batteries to defend key ukrainian cities along with ammunition and other sorts of things. even where i am here in canada, justin trudeau — warm, fuzzy language about defending ukraine, but at the end of the day words don't stop russian missiles the same way patriots do. so i hope western leaders have a think about that. and just south of the border of course, we will be seeing a vote in the us house of representatives on the ukraine aid bill — what kind of impacts do you think that might have, is this something that would be able to start to stave off these russian advancements we have been seeing? well, my fear is that it is coming a little bit too late. of course it will be welcomed by ukraine, ukraine and its diaspora community has launched a huge campaign to lobby us legislators but it is the same as what has happened since the beginning of the war, this is a drip—drip—drip feed of assistance to ukraine. having said that, a lot of this money, especially milit
i spoke to ukraine's ambassador to canada today and she said at an absolute minimum, ukraine needs about seven patriot batteries to defend key ukrainian cities along with ammunition and other sorts of things. even where i am here in canada, justin trudeau — warm, fuzzy language about defending ukraine, but at the end of the day words don't stop russian missiles the same way patriots do. so i hope western leaders have a think about that. and just south of the border of course, we will be...
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the just approved a $60 billion package of aid for ukraine.— of aid for ukraine. the bill is assed. of aid for ukraine. the bill is passed. that _ of aid for ukraine. the bill is passed. that was _ of aid for ukraine. the bill is passed. that was the - of aid for ukraine. the bill is i passed. that was the moment of aid for ukraine. the bill is - passed. that was the moment it was voted through _ passed. that was the moment it was voted through just _ passed. that was the moment it was voted through just a _ passed. that was the moment it was voted through just a short _ passed. that was the moment it was voted through just a short time - passed. that was the moment it was voted through just a short time ago. | voted through just a short time ago. it was a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation in the binary world of american politics, with democrats... us officials have indicated that deliveries of munitions and air defence systems are ready to go as soon as there is approval in the senate. a military aid package to item that has been improved. it has also voted t
the just approved a $60 billion package of aid for ukraine.— of aid for ukraine. the bill is assed. of aid for ukraine. the bill is passed. that _ of aid for ukraine. the bill is passed. that was _ of aid for ukraine. the bill is passed. that was the - of aid for ukraine. the bill is i passed. that was the moment of aid for ukraine. the bill is - passed. that was the moment it was voted through _ passed. that was the moment it was voted through just _ passed. that was the moment it was voted...
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, sending assistance to ukraine. they are part of the growing isolationist wing of the republican party. many of them think that more money should be spent at home here in america and things like border security. they don't think that billions of dollars should be sent overseas to fight wars in foreign countries. but many democrats and the other part of the republican party, which we sometimes call the national security part or the reagan list part of the republicans, they very much support this bill. they say this is a vital moment that america needs a standby ukraine, that two years on, it is important, not only to ensure that the ukrainians had the weapons and the ukrainians had the weapons and the ammunition they need, but also for morale and ukraine. it is important that america stands by its partners. so this is really a crucial moment. so we will have to see what happened in that vote in an hour but as i say, that bill is expected to pass.— hour but as i say, that bill is expected to pass. thank you very muc
, sending assistance to ukraine. they are part of the growing isolationist wing of the republican party. many of them think that more money should be spent at home here in america and things like border security. they don't think that billions of dollars should be sent overseas to fight wars in foreign countries. but many democrats and the other part of the republican party, which we sometimes call the national security part or the reagan list part of the republicans, they very much support...
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— of very large aid bill for ukraine? ~ , , ., ukraine? well, this - this aid is indeed _ ukraine? well, this - this aid is indeed absolutely - ukraine? well, this - this aid is indeed absolutely critical. l is indeed absolutely critical. and it will help ukraine to hold its existing positions through this year, i think. although, of course, it's — it will take time for a lot of this weaponry to be delivered and for the ukrainians, you know, to be trained to use it. so it's not given that this will prevent more russian victories this year. what i think we have to be much more sceptical about is whether it will help ukrainians to attack or counter—attack in their term because we have to remember that last year, massive amounts of us aid did not, in fact, help the ukrainians to breakthrough. so i think that this aid will preserve a stalemate. it won't be a decisive game—changer. i stalemate. it won't be a decisive game-changer. i did want to ask _ decisive game-changer. i did want to ask you _ decisive game-changer. i did want to ask you actually - . decisive game—changer. i
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ukraine was able to largely defend itself against that. but the russians are learning and they improve their tactics. they have improved their weaponry. they have managed to study the ukraine energy system more and more thoroughly. so it is a combination of factors. ukraine's size, dwindling supplies of air defences, and the fact that russia's tactics, russia's bombing tactics, are improving and becoming more effective. you put them together and it is a deadly cocktail for ukraine. the only solution ukrainian sea is to have a far greater defence network in place. peter dickinson, good to get your analysis. police in the united states have moved in on a pro—palestinian protest at northeastern university in boston. officials said about 100 people were detained as they were moved from the site, but that those with student id would be released and not face any legal action. these are pictures from a different university — columbia — where students have inspired other pro—palestinian demonstrations across the country. the protesters are
ukraine was able to largely defend itself against that. but the russians are learning and they improve their tactics. they have improved their weaponry. they have managed to study the ukraine energy system more and more thoroughly. so it is a combination of factors. ukraine's size, dwindling supplies of air defences, and the fact that russia's tactics, russia's bombing tactics, are improving and becoming more effective. you put them together and it is a deadly cocktail for ukraine. the only...
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this passage of a very large aid bill for ukraine.— aid bill for ukraine. this aid is indeed absolutely _ aid bill for ukraine. this aid is indeed absolutely critical. - aid bill for ukraine. this aid is| indeed absolutely critical. and aid bill for ukraine. this aid is i indeed absolutely critical. and it will help ukraine to hold its existing positions. through this year, i think. existing positions. through this year, ithink. 0f existing positions. through this year, i think. of course it will take time for a lot of this weaponry to be delivered and for ukrainians to be delivered and for ukrainians to be trained to use it. it's not given that this will prevent more russian victories this year. what we have to be more sceptical about is whether it will help ukrainians to attack or counterattack in theatre turn. we have to remember that last year massive amounts of us aid did not infect help the ukrainians break through. i think that this aid will preserve a stalemate, it won't be a decisive game changer. what preserve a stalemate, it won't be a decisive g
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ukraine. find have provided to russia as part of the fight in ukraine.— have provided to russia as part of the fight in ukraine. and give very much forjoining _ the fight in ukraine. and give very much forjoining us. _ a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital baghdad. this footage from the scene shows the aftermath of the explosion, which iraqi security sources have described as a "bombing" which hit weapons and vehicles. the base is used by the popular mobilization forces — an umbrella organisation linking several pro—iran militias who've recently attacked us personnel in iraq. the pentagon says it has not carried out any new strike in iraq. to the latest now on the ukraine war. a russian official says a ukrainian drone strike has killed two people in the belgorod region, w
ukraine. find have provided to russia as part of the fight in ukraine.— have provided to russia as part of the fight in ukraine. and give very much forjoining _ the fight in ukraine. and give very much forjoining us. _ a base used by pro—iranian militias in iraq has been damaged by a large explosion, a day after israel's presumed strike on iran. one person was killed and eight others injured in the blast and intense fire at the kalso military base, south of the capital baghdad. this...
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as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's war of imperial aggression succeeds, every tyrant on earth will take note. ivan verstyuk is a journalist based in kyiv. i asked him about the latest attacks by russia — as well as reports of drone attacks by ukraine on an oil refinery in southern russia. it's pretty clear that russians are hurrying up to increase pressure on ukrainian energy infrastructure before new air defence systems and new supplies for air defence get installed. so russians are using this period of time to do the rest of their plans to our energy system. so it's going to be harder for ukrainian business and the population to survive this year of war. in this way russians want to make ukrainians more thinking about, maybe we should sign a peace agreement or something, because our energy infrastructure is so badly damaged. and with ukrainian drones targeting russian oil refineries in some of the western region of that country, this is also very important because those two o
as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's war of imperial aggression succeeds, every tyrant on earth will take note. ivan verstyuk is a journalist based in kyiv. i asked him about the latest attacks by russia — as well as reports of drone attacks by ukraine on an oil refinery in southern russia. it's pretty clear that russians are hurrying up to increase pressure on ukrainian energy infrastructure before new air defence systems and...
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now, to ukraine. we start this hour with ukraine, which has welcomed the 61 billion dollar package of military aid, finally approved by us lawmakers last night. russia says it shows that washington is wading deeper into a war that will end in humiliation. the foreign ministry spokeswoman, maria zakharova, said the aid — which includes ammunition and air defences, was evidence that the us wants ukraine "to fight to the last ukrainian". the bill will see a $61 billion dollar package for ukraine, package for ukraine, including ammunition and air defences. presidentjoe biden welcomed the deal, which he said would "answer history's call". ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky described the american support as "vital" and said it would save thousands of lives. russian officials on the other hand, said it would further ruin ukraine and result in the deaths of even more ukrainians. there's a huge reaction from ukrainians to the news of the funding, many of them thanking the us on social media. let's hearfr
now, to ukraine. we start this hour with ukraine, which has welcomed the 61 billion dollar package of military aid, finally approved by us lawmakers last night. russia says it shows that washington is wading deeper into a war that will end in humiliation. the foreign ministry spokeswoman, maria zakharova, said the aid — which includes ammunition and air defences, was evidence that the us wants ukraine "to fight to the last ukrainian". the bill will see a $61 billion dollar package...
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., ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians _ ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians are _ ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians are holding - ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians are holding the i late, ukrainians are holding the line and — late, ukrainians are holding the line and this aid will definitely boost — line and this aid will definitely boost confidence. i already here positive — boost confidence. i already here positive moods from my acquaintances and friends _ positive moods from my acquaintances and friends in ukraine. they were a little _ and friends in ukraine. they were a little bit _ and friends in ukraine. they were a little bit emotionally not giving up that upset about the delays. but i’i l ht that upset about the delays. but right now, they are more optimistic and believe — right now, they are more optimistic and believe that the western allies will keep— and believe that the western allies will keep supporting it and not abandoning ukraine and they will be fight
., ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians _ ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians are _ ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians are holding - ukraine? i would not say it is too late, ukrainians are holding the i late, ukrainians are holding the line and — late, ukrainians are holding the line and this aid will definitely boost — line and this aid will definitely boost confidence. i already here positive — boost confidence. i already here positive...
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, ., , ., , ukraine? this would be a big olitical ukraine? this would be a big political win. _ ukraine? this would be a big politicalwin. it _ ukraine? this would be a big political win. it would - ukraine? this would be a big political win. it would be - ukraine? this would be a big political win. it would be a i ukraine? this would be a big - politicalwin. it would be a morale political win. it would be a morale boost, it would create some kind of a sense ofjoy and the solidarity within ukraine and is especially among its leadership, armed forces. but materially, it does not change things on the ground immediately. remember, out of 60 billion, 23 billion will go immediately to reimburse the us defence companies for weapons and stock already delivered. there is also quite a lot of loans, ratherthan delivered. there is also quite a lot of loans, rather than grants, which in theory, ukraine should be obliged to repay in some future to the united states. the controversial part of the package are the low range missiles, 300 kilometre distance.
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the situation in ukraine is very dire- it is — have? the situation in ukraine is very dire. it is not _ have? the situation in ukraine is very dire. it is not only _ have? the situation in ukraine is very dire. it is not only about. have? the situation in ukraine isi very dire. it is not only about the systems, let's talk about the systems, let's talk about the systems they have. they have the us patriot systems, and they have the old soviet is 300 systems. and the most advanced arguably is the us made patriot. however, is also the most expensive system, costing about $1 billion. and the missiles for the system are also very expensive and are inch in shortage in ukraine. evenif are inch in shortage in ukraine. even if ukraine has the systems, it needs to have enough interception missiles to fend off russian attacks. president zelensky has been stressing quite frequently that ukraine would need at least 50 patriot systems in order to cover the area that the russians are attacking. the area that the russians are attackina. , . ., , the area that the russians are attacking-—
the situation in ukraine is very dire- it is — have? the situation in ukraine is very dire. it is not _ have? the situation in ukraine is very dire. it is not only _ have? the situation in ukraine is very dire. it is not only about. have? the situation in ukraine isi very dire. it is not only about the systems, let's talk about the systems, let's talk about the systems they have. they have the us patriot systems, and they have the old soviet is 300 systems. and the most advanced arguably is...
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as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's war and imperial aggression succeeds, every tyrant on earth will take note. america's top diplomat is warning china that washington will act, if beijing doesn't stop providing russia with supplies, for its war in ukraine. antony blinken says he's made it clear to his chinese counterparts that they're "helping fuel the biggest threat" to european security, since the cold war. he's been speaking to laura bicker, in beijing. hello. i'm laura bicker. how are you? antony blinken�*s visit comes as us ties with china are at a turning point. how's your trip been? oh, it's been... we've covered a lot of ground. the dialogue and diplomacy for the cameras hides real discord and distrust. this is what chinese viewers are shown. a cinematic soundtrack accompanies president xi, urging the us to be partners, not rivals. yet, hours earlier, mr blinken was warned the two sides could slip towards conflict. ..and this could not be happening without... but he cam
as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's war and imperial aggression succeeds, every tyrant on earth will take note. america's top diplomat is warning china that washington will act, if beijing doesn't stop providing russia with supplies, for its war in ukraine. antony blinken says he's made it clear to his chinese counterparts that they're "helping fuel the biggest threat" to european security, since the cold war. he's...
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the measures approve around $61 billion in long—awaited aid for ukraine alone. the package also designates more than $26 billion in aid for israel and $8 billion for taiwan and us indo—pacific allies. on saturday, the house of representatives ended months of stalemate to pass the aid package. it's expected to be signed into law by president biden shortly. the senate majority leader, chuck schumer, said the united states had shown its allies that it would not turn its back on them. a lot of people inside and outside the congress want this package to fail. today those in congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day. to ourfriends in ukraine, our allies in nato, our allies in israel, and to civilians around the world in need of help, help is on the way. to our friends help, help is on the way. to ourfriends in ukraine, america will deliver more ammo and air defences and basic supply that you need. to resist vladimir putin on the battlefield. let's speak to our north america correspondent, peter bowes, who's in los angeles. i would imagine this
the measures approve around $61 billion in long—awaited aid for ukraine alone. the package also designates more than $26 billion in aid for israel and $8 billion for taiwan and us indo—pacific allies. on saturday, the house of representatives ended months of stalemate to pass the aid package. it's expected to be signed into law by president biden shortly. the senate majority leader, chuck schumer, said the united states had shown its allies that it would not turn its back on them. a lot of...
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ukraine. the united states outlined what will be included in a 6 billion dollar package of military assistance. it's part of a larger 60 billion dollar commitment, which was approved by congress a week ago following 6 months of delays. the package will focus on air defence and includes interceptor missiles, anti—drone systems and artillery ammunition. what's not included are the new patriot air defence batteries, which ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky says are critical. the us defence secretary, lloyd austin, spoke about the importance of the aid. the outcome in ukraine will determine the trajectory of our times. if putin prevails in ukraine, the security consequences would be grave and global. europe would face a security threat it hasn't seen in our lifetimes. as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's war of imperial aggression succeeds, every tyrant on earth will take note. our ukraine correspondentjames waterhouse, is in
ukraine. the united states outlined what will be included in a 6 billion dollar package of military assistance. it's part of a larger 60 billion dollar commitment, which was approved by congress a week ago following 6 months of delays. the package will focus on air defence and includes interceptor missiles, anti—drone systems and artillery ammunition. what's not included are the new patriot air defence batteries, which ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky says are critical. the us defence...
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but for— pivotal moment, not just for ukraine but for the _ pivotal moment, not just for ukraine but for the entire world and what the future — but for the entire world and what the future of putin's reach will be. and so— the future of putin's reach will be. and so it — the future of putin's reach will be. and so it is — the future of putin's reach will be. and so it is really a big moment and one that _ and so it is really a big moment and one that people who support ukraine and supports this funding have been pushing _ and supports this funding have been pushing for for several months. speaker— pushing for for several months. speakerjohnson had quite a tortuous path getting here. it was not clear exactly _ path getting here. it was not clear exactly what he was going to do if he was _ exactly what he was going to do if he was going to put forward a bill that funds — he was going to put forward a bill that funds ukraine at all. intel 'ust that funds ukraine at all. intel just monday, earlier this week. for months. _ just monday, earlier this week. for months. he — jus
but for— pivotal moment, not just for ukraine but for the _ pivotal moment, not just for ukraine but for the entire world and what the future — but for the entire world and what the future of putin's reach will be. and so— the future of putin's reach will be. and so it — the future of putin's reach will be. and so it is — the future of putin's reach will be. and so it is really a big moment and one that _ and so it is really a big moment and one that people who support ukraine and...
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for ukraine totalling nearly $61 billion. if passed by the senate, the long—awaited funds will provide roughly $23 billion to replenish us weapons, stockpiles and facilities, more than $11 billion to fund current us military operations in the region and another $14 billion to help ukraine buy advanced weapons systems and other defence equipment. speaker of the house mike johnson — who brought the bill to a vote — said it was the right thing to do. it is an old military adage that we would rather send bullets to the conflict overseas than our own boys, our troops and i think this is an important moment and opportunity to make that decision and allow the house to do that and i expect the senate to make the same decision. for a perspective — to make the same decision. for a perspective from the other side of the aisle we spoke to a congresswoman, a democrat from california who serves on the house foreign affairs. the fact that we took _ house foreign affairs. the fact that we took up _ house foreign affairs. the fact tha
for ukraine totalling nearly $61 billion. if passed by the senate, the long—awaited funds will provide roughly $23 billion to replenish us weapons, stockpiles and facilities, more than $11 billion to fund current us military operations in the region and another $14 billion to help ukraine buy advanced weapons systems and other defence equipment. speaker of the house mike johnson — who brought the bill to a vote — said it was the right thing to do. it is an old military adage that we would...
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our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse, is in southern ukraine. even by the standards of this war this was a night of busy skies, where you have the ukrainian authorities saying that russia launched 3a missiles from land, sea and air, and it was a large—scale attack where you have these power stations reportedly hit in the far westerly parts of ukraine, as well as in the east around the eastern city of dnipro, as well as kharkiv city in the north—east, where we are told a psychiatric hospital was narrowly missed, with 1,000 people inside. president zelensky has used the strikes to renew his pleas for air defence systems. yes, this western aid coming in, but he is saying that western allies have the resources to stop every russian missile from hitting ukrainian targets. he has used that political opportunity. but this wasn't a night of one—way traffic. you have russian authorities in the southern krasnodar region saying they intercepted more than 60 drones launched by ukraine. they say two oil refineries were hit and there are reports that an
our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse, is in southern ukraine. even by the standards of this war this was a night of busy skies, where you have the ukrainian authorities saying that russia launched 3a missiles from land, sea and air, and it was a large—scale attack where you have these power stations reportedly hit in the far westerly parts of ukraine, as well as in the east around the eastern city of dnipro, as well as kharkiv city in the north—east, where we are told a psychiatric...
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so that will dictate to a degree what ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can turn the tide on its own but rather where the russians shortages are and whether ukraine is able to try to make the most of those gaps. hopefully, it will be in a better position to do that with this new aid package approved in washington. but in terms of the command and equipment issues of its own, russian forces are still likely to achieve more territorial gains this year. police in the united states have moved in on a pro—palestinian protest at northeastern university in boston. officials said about 100 people were detained as they were moved from the site, but those with student id would not face any legal action. it's the latest standoff in a wave of pro—palestinian sit ins at campuses around the united states — including this demonstration, which has been ongoing at columbia university in new york. our north america correspondent will vernon is following developments from washington. there have also been arrests today at indiana state university. 69 people, we understand, detained there
so that will dictate to a degree what ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can turn the tide on its own but rather where the russians shortages are and whether ukraine is able to try to make the most of those gaps. hopefully, it will be in a better position to do that with this new aid package approved in washington. but in terms of the command and equipment issues of its own, russian forces are still likely to achieve more territorial gains this year. police in the united states have...
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so these are frustrating differences for ukraine. but what we are seeing, with russian advances in the east of the country, we are seeing invading forces enjoy air superiority, where, over this small town, which generals here are fearful could fall in the not—too—distant future, we are seeing russian aircraft fly almost unchallenged overhead, launching missile attacks on defending ukrainian troops, and ukraine can do very little to counter that. so, when we talk about air defence, we are notjust talking about russian missile attacks, we're talking about russian air superiority, which is increasingly being strengthened, as it continues to try and take as much ukrainian territory as possible. you're watching bbc news. the prime minister has called for an end to the uk's "sick note culture".. i beg your pardon, we will give you an update from the g7. we will hear from antony blinken the us secretary of state who is at the meeting in capri. this morning, we had a statement from the italian foreign minister saying that "this morning w
so these are frustrating differences for ukraine. but what we are seeing, with russian advances in the east of the country, we are seeing invading forces enjoy air superiority, where, over this small town, which generals here are fearful could fall in the not—too—distant future, we are seeing russian aircraft fly almost unchallenged overhead, launching missile attacks on defending ukrainian troops, and ukraine can do very little to counter that. so, when we talk about air defence, we are...
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ispoke spending is on the agenda, as is the middle east, and ukraine. i spoke to our berlin correspondentjessica parker and she outlined what is likely to be discussed today. as you were saying, defence spending and the defence picture overall, european security i think is top of the agenda. i mean, there are some sort of details in there about specific areas of cooperation, types of weapons that the uk and germany can develop jointly together. but i think this is also very much about the politics and the signals it sends. so, rishi sunak, of course, yesterday in poland announced that the uk would be hiking defence spending to 2.5% by 2030. that is certainly the ambition anyway, there is obviously a uk general election happening later this year, but that was big news, as a key member of the nato military alliance. for germany, i'm told, that we won't be getting any major announcements today along those lines. germany has onlyjust started to hit the 2% nato military alliance spending target, the first time since the early 90s, alliance spending target, t
ispoke spending is on the agenda, as is the middle east, and ukraine. i spoke to our berlin correspondentjessica parker and she outlined what is likely to be discussed today. as you were saying, defence spending and the defence picture overall, european security i think is top of the agenda. i mean, there are some sort of details in there about specific areas of cooperation, types of weapons that the uk and germany can develop jointly together. but i think this is also very much about the...
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translation: ukraine finally passed. tuna/mom- ukraine finally passed. translation: ., ., ., translation: today we have got the decision _ translation: today we have got the decision we _ translation: today we have got the decision we were _ translation: today we have got the decision we were waiting - the decision we were waiting for on the american support package. forwhich for on the american support package. for which we fought so hard. , ,~ ., hard. president zelensky, how is...? hard. president zelensky, how is. . . ? president _ hard. president zelensky, how is. . . ? president zelensky - hard. president zelensky, how is. . . ? president zelensky had | is. . . ? president zelensky had personally — is. . . ? president zelensky had personally met _ is. . . ? president zelensky had personally met with - is. . . ? president zelensky had personally met with us - personally met with us lawmakers to lobby for support. many in congress waived ukrainian plans during voting but there was still divisions with members of the democratic party can keep but ot
translation: ukraine finally passed. tuna/mom- ukraine finally passed. translation: ., ., ., translation: today we have got the decision _ translation: today we have got the decision we _ translation: today we have got the decision we were _ translation: today we have got the decision we were waiting - the decision we were waiting for on the american support package. forwhich for on the american support package. for which we fought so hard. , ,~ ., hard. president zelensky, how is...? hard....
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kuleba also told them ukraine needs more air defence systems. nato secretary general jens stoltenberg — also in capri for the talks — acknowledged the need for those defence systems and said nato is actively working to supply them. jessica parker reports from capri. a majorfocus here is ukraine's calls for more air defence systems. the nato secretary generaljens stoltenberg is here in capri. he said earlier there is an urgent critical need, that russia is pushing on the whole front line whilst carrying out waves of air strikes. but, look, this is a g7 foreign ministers meeting. ukraine's foreign minister is here but it's not a formal weapons—pledging session. that being said, they can discuss, they can coordinate. but speaking to officials today, the mood on this issue overall is somewhat downbeat. causing a bit more optimism, though, is the prospect of a vote in congress on the long—stalled us aid package to ukraine of $60 billion. that's certainly being talked up here. they are looking, though, at other ways to raise money for ukraine,
kuleba also told them ukraine needs more air defence systems. nato secretary general jens stoltenberg — also in capri for the talks — acknowledged the need for those defence systems and said nato is actively working to supply them. jessica parker reports from capri. a majorfocus here is ukraine's calls for more air defence systems. the nato secretary generaljens stoltenberg is here in capri. he said earlier there is an urgent critical need, that russia is pushing on the whole front line...
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as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's more and imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump's hush money trial has wrapped up for the week, with testimony detailing a tabloid "catch and kill" scheme that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. the trial could be the only one of mr trump's four criminal cases with a chance of wrapping up before the presidential election this november. also on friday, president biden said he'd be "happy" to face donald trump in a debate — something he had not previously committed to. mr trump skipped all the previous republican debates, and no further debates have been scheduled. our correspondent nada tawfik has been following the trial closely from new york. trump insiders are testifying as prosecution witnesses, but from what i observed in court, not all of them are facing the former president's wrath. rhona graff is fiercely loyal to donald trump, and h
as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's more and imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump's hush money trial has wrapped up for the week, with testimony detailing a tabloid "catch and kill" scheme that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. the trial could be the only one of mr trump's four criminal cases with a chance of...
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i what does the passage of this bill mean for ukraine?- bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big — bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. _ bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i— bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i think - this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is six months later, several months later than it should've been. as they say, better late than never. this really is the united states stepping up to its responsibilities to secure its interest and begin to serve once again as the arsenal of democracy. we have ukrainians willing to fight defend their homes, theyjust asked of the means to do it. the delay has been costly. the ukrainians have had to ration some of their munitions. we seen the russians making gains as a result. but once the senate passes this and the president signs it into law without delay some of the vital weapons and munitions can begin to arrive as your correspondent said within days. some is already in europe and just waiting for this
i what does the passage of this bill mean for ukraine?- bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big — bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. _ bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i— bill mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i think - this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is six months later, several months later than it should've been. as they say, better late than never. this really is the united states...
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to ukraine? 0verall, despite having problems with getting more patriot systems to ukraine, all weapons are going to be re—supplied with this recent us package, anti—tank weapons, anti—aircraft weapons, all kinds of artillery. people generally now feel much more at ease because the general expectation is that russians will launch another big advance in may orjune, this is why they are concentrating their military personnel and firepower mostly in eastern ukraine so that chain of munition supply, changes the amount of people who now feel substantially safe expecting what is going to be happening next. and also, it is really important to re—supply our troops in eastern ukraine where the intensity of fighting is the highest among all of the territories and the russian army in eastern ukraine, that is the place where it is intending to do more land grabs. i wanted to ask about these ukrainian territories you mention russia has been gaining ground, how much of a difference do you think these ne
to ukraine? 0verall, despite having problems with getting more patriot systems to ukraine, all weapons are going to be re—supplied with this recent us package, anti—tank weapons, anti—aircraft weapons, all kinds of artillery. people generally now feel much more at ease because the general expectation is that russians will launch another big advance in may orjune, this is why they are concentrating their military personnel and firepower mostly in eastern ukraine so that chain of munition...
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"never" would have meant almost certain defeat for ukraine. however, "late" still means it'll be difficult for kyiv to change momentum on the battlefield straightaway. translation: this aid will strengthen ukraine and send the kremlin a powerful signal that it will not be the second afghanistan. the united states will stay with ukraine and it will protect democracy in the world. this is a show of leadership and strength. while the west has wavered, russia has stayed committed to its invasion. ukraine needs to make america's return count to keep moscow and western doubt at bay. the question is now whether this american intervention, the return of american supporters going to be a turning point in this war. i think, in the near term, it certainly steers this conflict away from an approaching russian victory. but for ukraine for it to be a turning point, allotments to happen. it firstly needs to take back territory that's been taken, needs to punch through 40 taken, needs to punch through a0 fights tractor system going miles long or it needs to m
"never" would have meant almost certain defeat for ukraine. however, "late" still means it'll be difficult for kyiv to change momentum on the battlefield straightaway. translation: this aid will strengthen ukraine and send the kremlin a powerful signal that it will not be the second afghanistan. the united states will stay with ukraine and it will protect democracy in the world. this is a show of leadership and strength. while the west has wavered, russia has stayed...
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the long will it take for the money to get to ukraine?— get to ukraine? the american military wants _ get to ukraine? the american military wants to _ get to ukraine? the american military wants to expedite - get to ukraine? the american military wants to expedite the get to ukraine? the american - military wants to expedite the said, they are sitting in poland and germany with stocks of patriot missiles and artillery shells waiting for the word from washington to supply ukraine with those. and so we can expect that to happen fairly quickly. this is a massive aid budget, $68 million, in context, thatis budget, $68 million, in context, that is more or less the equivalent of the uk defence budget, and it is a huge injection of cash or supplies. it's also actually it will include new equipment so longer range attack missiles will be part of this. and there is a recognition without american aid and by drip feeding at the way the allies and americans have done over the last two and a half years, russia will win so there has been a realisation that aid needs to
the long will it take for the money to get to ukraine?— get to ukraine? the american military wants _ get to ukraine? the american military wants to _ get to ukraine? the american military wants to expedite - get to ukraine? the american military wants to expedite the get to ukraine? the american - military wants to expedite the said, they are sitting in poland and germany with stocks of patriot missiles and artillery shells waiting for the word from washington to supply ukraine with those....
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it's created an immense amount of misery in ukraine. for what? immense amount of misery in ukraine. forwhat? fora immense amount of misery in ukraine. for what? for a partisan driven debates that we will hopefully resolve tomorrow. the good news is and i spent a fair amount of time with our defence department and other agencies and the government. i think once this bill passes into signed by the president, getting ammunition, getting aid into ukraine in a matter of days, not or months. with the ukraine aid bill looming in congress, ukrainian leaders say they're cautiously optimistic about the outcome of the vote.just before the show, i spoke to oleksandra matviichuk, co—winner of the nobel peace prize in 2022 and head of the centre for civil liberties in kyiv. you have been crossing the country, speaking to people about what is happening in ukraine. you've been briefing members of congress as well. what message have you been telling people?— telling people? probably two messages- — telling people? probably two messages. first, _ telling people? probably two messages. first, th
it's created an immense amount of misery in ukraine. for what? immense amount of misery in ukraine. forwhat? fora immense amount of misery in ukraine. for what? for a partisan driven debates that we will hopefully resolve tomorrow. the good news is and i spent a fair amount of time with our defence department and other agencies and the government. i think once this bill passes into signed by the president, getting ammunition, getting aid into ukraine in a matter of days, not or months. with the...
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. _ house mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i— house mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i think - this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is six months later, several months later than it should have been but as they say, better late than never and this really is i would say the united states stepping up to its responsibilities to secure its responsibilities to secure its interest and begin serving once again as the arsenal of democracy. we have seen ukrainians willing to fight and defend their homes, they asked for the means to do it and the delay has been costly, the ukrainians have had to ration some of that munitions, we have seen the russians making gains as a result but once the senate passes this and the president signed into law without delay, some of the vital weapons and munitions can begin to arrive as your correspondent said, within days. some of it is already in europe and waiting for this ending to arrive it would start to help the ukrainians. it is not a silver bullet, you can vie
. _ house mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i— house mean for ukraine? i think this is a big deal. i think - this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is a big deal. i think this is six months later, several months later than it should have been but as they say, better late than never and this really is i would say the united states stepping up to its responsibilities to secure its responsibilities to secure its interest and begin serving once again as the...
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i'm not a military expert, _ ukraine gaining ground? i'm not a military expert, i _ ukraine gaining ground? i'm not a military expert, i can't - a military expert, i can't comment on that but on economic fronts i think they are holding up fronts i think they are holding up nicely. inflation is lower thanit up nicely. inflation is lower than it is in russia right now and it is telling you something.- and it is telling you something. and it is telling you somethin.. ., ., ~ ., , something. you talk about this aid package — something. you talk about this aid package from _ something. you talk about this aid package from an _ something. you talk about this aid package from an economic| aid package from an economic point of view. it is notjust going to military hardware, it is also going to help other areas of the country? that is correct. _ areas of the country? that is correct, there _ areas of the country? that is correct, there is _ areas of the country? that is correct, there is a _ areas of the country? that is correct, there is a co
i'm not a military expert, _ ukraine gaining ground? i'm not a military expert, i _ ukraine gaining ground? i'm not a military expert, i can't - a military expert, i can't comment on that but on economic fronts i think they are holding up fronts i think they are holding up nicely. inflation is lower thanit up nicely. inflation is lower than it is in russia right now and it is telling you something.- and it is telling you something. and it is telling you somethin.. ., ., ~ ., , something. you...
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so that will dictate to a degree what ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can turn the tide on its own but rather where the russians shortages are and whether ukraine is able to try to make the most of those gaps. hopefully, it will be in a better position to do that with this new aid package approved in washington. but in terms of the command and equipment issues of its own, russian forces are still likely to achieve more territorial gains this year. to achieve more territorial gains this ear. ., to achieve more territorial gains this ear. . i ., to achieve more territorial gains this ear. . ., ~ this year. tinatin japaridze, thank ou for this year. tinatin japaridze, thank you forjoining — this year. tinatin japaridze, thank you forjoining us. _ police in the united states have moved in on a pro—palestinian protest at northeastern university in boston. officials said about 100 people were detained as they were moved from the site, but those with student id would not face any legal action. it's the
so that will dictate to a degree what ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can do, did not so much that ukraine can turn the tide on its own but rather where the russians shortages are and whether ukraine is able to try to make the most of those gaps. hopefully, it will be in a better position to do that with this new aid package approved in washington. but in terms of the command and equipment issues of its own, russian forces are still likely to...
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after a very costly six months for ukraine. i think on a ministerial level here in kyiv, they're certainly keen to talk up this military aid package finally arriving. i think the foreign minister called it a bad day for vladimir putin. maybe, maybe he will be privately frustrated that america has fallen into the same... fallen in line with other european allies. nevertheless, his forces have still capitalised. the last six months not only have seen russia mobilise men at a faster rate and use their deeper resources, they've also gained momentum, taking more and more ukrainian territory and bringing ukrainian cities firmly into the firing line. so while this might be a political setback for vladimir putin, and we often hear the word "game—changer" thrown around a lot in this war, i think it's far too early to say what long—term impact this aid will have, other than on paper, it gives ukraine the means to continue fighting this war. whether it's enough to fully liberate its territory, i think that's an enormous if at this mom
after a very costly six months for ukraine. i think on a ministerial level here in kyiv, they're certainly keen to talk up this military aid package finally arriving. i think the foreign minister called it a bad day for vladimir putin. maybe, maybe he will be privately frustrated that america has fallen into the same... fallen in line with other european allies. nevertheless, his forces have still capitalised. the last six months not only have seen russia mobilise men at a faster rate and use...
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, they can stiffen up into ukraine, they can stiffen up the lines. in my mind, very little chance for successful cou nteroffe nsive little chance for successful counteroffensive this fighting season. a year from counteroffensive this fighting season. a yearfrom now, this intuition may be different, but this year, no, i don't think either side has a chance for victory. either side has a chance for victo . , ., ., ., victory. one year from now, if we sort of _ victory. one year from now, if we sort of think _ victory. one year from now, if we sort of think about - victory. one year from now, if we sort of think about the - we sort of think about the future and that way, do you think the western resolved will still be there and that funding for a further military injection, for example? i think the west and _ injection, for example? i think the west and the _ injection, for example? i think the west and the danger- injection, for example? i think the west and the danger that l injection, for example? i think| the west and the danger that a russian victo
, they can stiffen up into ukraine, they can stiffen up the lines. in my mind, very little chance for successful cou nteroffe nsive little chance for successful counteroffensive this fighting season. a year from counteroffensive this fighting season. a yearfrom now, this intuition may be different, but this year, no, i don't think either side has a chance for victory. either side has a chance for victo . , ., ., ., victory. one year from now, if we sort of _ victory. one year from now, if we...
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ukraine's allies have been looking and trying to source this to help ukraine. where are we with that? well, it seems likely that there are some additional launchers and missiles that could be provided, including i think germany has announced some. and nato's secretary general stoltenberg mentioned that that would be a priority. but i suspect we're not far off the point where there's going to be a production logjam. these are obviously sophisticated systems. a lot of them take some time to develop. and so whilst you might see some of them coming in the nearfuture, at some point the industrial base is going to have to start ramping up to produce new particularly interceptors, because ukrainians have obviously been taking a lot of incoming fire from the russians, particularly when they've been attacking civilian infrastructure. there was testimony that was heard as part of the signing of a face and the head of the us european command said the russian army is now 15% larger than when it first invaded ukraine. overthe larger than when it first invaded ukraine. over
ukraine's allies have been looking and trying to source this to help ukraine. where are we with that? well, it seems likely that there are some additional launchers and missiles that could be provided, including i think germany has announced some. and nato's secretary general stoltenberg mentioned that that would be a priority. but i suspect we're not far off the point where there's going to be a production logjam. these are obviously sophisticated systems. a lot of them take some time to...