The Daily Is $60 Billion Enough to Save Ukraine?
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Apr 24, 2024 
Marc Santora, a New York Times reporter based in Kyiv, shares his insights on the recently approved $60 billion aid package for Ukraine. He discusses the urgency of military support as resources dwindle amid intensifying Russian strikes. The conversation explores the critical need for weaponry, air defense systems, and the impact on civilian life. Santora highlights the strategic challenges facing Ukrainian forces and the symbolic relief this aid represents for a country in desperation. It's a deep dive into military dynamics and the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit.
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Massive Aid Package
- The $60 billion aid package for Ukraine includes $46 billion in military aid.
- This is equivalent to all US aid given to Ukraine in the past two years.
Shifting Tides of War
- The first year of the war saw Ukrainian success in repelling Russia's initial invasion.
- However, the second year has been marked by brutal fighting with minimal territorial changes.
Ammunition Shortage
- Ukrainian forces face a critical shortage of weapons and ammunition.
- They are outgunned by Russia, sometimes having only one shell for every ten Russian shells.