'Very powerful.' Ukraine's president praised the U.S. for including tank-killing armored vehicles in its latest multibillion-dollar military aid package, saying they are 'exactly what is needed' for Ukrainian troops fighting invading Russian forces.
Together, this week’s pledges were powerful signals that Ukraine can count on continued long-term Western aid against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s drive to dismember the country.
He thanked U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. lawmakers and “all the Americans who appreciate freedom, and who know that freedom is worth protecting.”also underscored the enmity that Russia’s invasion is precipitating between them. “It’s an amazing moment,” said Alex Fesiak, among hundreds of worshippers who attended. “Previously this place — on Ukrainian territory, within Kyiv — has been linked to Moscow. Now we feel this is ours, this is Ukrainian. This is part of the Ukrainian nation.”that started Friday was first proposed by the Russian Orthodox Church’s Kremlin-aligned head, Patriarch Kirill. The Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar and celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7.
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