Ucranian volunteers, people who are not in the arm services, make up an enormous part of the fighting force. People from every walk of life have volunteered fight for their country in ukraine. The likelihood that ukranians will accept anything other than a complete and total russian withdrawal from their territory is very low.
The US is spending billions to arm Ukraine against Russian invaders. But without the proper training or supplies, Javelin missiles can only do so much.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Amina Al-Sadi, engineered by Paul Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.
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