and that it would damage america's image in the world. i think it's a reaction that you would expect when the west were united behind ukraine fully once more 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.