And defence systems. President zelensky said the Military Aid Package will give his country a chance of victory in its war against russia. Translation i think the support for the restraint in translation i think the support for the restraint in the translation i think the support for the restraint in the armed translation i think the support for the restraint in the armed forces translation i think the support for the restraint in the armed forces of l the restraint in the armed forces of ukraine, and we will have a chance for victory if ukraine really gets the weapon is a system which we need so much. Thousands of soldiers need so much. Thousands of soldiers need so much, and thus it should not be just spreading a thin layer all over, but it has to end up in tangible weapon systems. Many ukrainians have been thanking the us for the funding on social media. Weve also been hearing from residents in the capital, kyiv. Translation of course it is not too late. In any case, aid is needed.
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