Exploring the vital significance of $60 billion aid for Ukraine, with a focus on the critical need for air defense systems to defend against Russian attacks. The chapter highlights the challenges faced on the frontlines, from shortages of weapons to the severe impacts of Russian aerial assaults, emphasizing the dire situation in Ukraine and the sacrifices made by civilians and soldiers in the ongoing war.
Lawmakers approved a giant new tranche of support for Ukraine late last night after a tortured passage through the U.S. Congress, where it was nearly derailed by right-wing resistance in the House.
Marc Santora, a Times reporter in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, explains what effect the money could have, given Ukraine’s increasing desperation on the battlefield.
Guest: Marc Santora, who covers Ukraine for The New York Times.
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