Ukraine Says It Needs More Military Aid

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Ukrainian officials have been pretty clear about tthey need in order to keep up with russia on the battlefield. Today, ukraine will meet with defense ministers from western countries to ask for more military aid. Kate dogood: Is there any sense that the west is sort of hesitating, or are not coming up with the goods?

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