the same as we were ready to defend our country at any time. and it is not a question of time. we have to understand that that historical opportunity that is given to us by god, to our country, we cannot lose. so we can truly become an independent, big european country. but, until that happens, ukraine will remain vulnerable to attacks like this. a hospital in dnipro destroyed by a russian missile that air defences this time failed to stop. james landale, bbc news, kyiv. live now to california where i m joined by military expert retired colonel brendan kearney who served 31 years with the us marine corps. he s also worked extensively with nato in europe. thanks to you forjoining us. what wejust heard on thanks to you forjoining us. what