Ukraine struggles to hold back Russian troops in the east amid manpower and ammunition shortages. Russian missiles attack Ukrainian cities as concerns mount over depleted air defenses.
And as the war enters this fraught phase for Kyiv, billions of dollars in US defense assistance, aid that would be crucial to Ukraine surviving this tough year, remains jammed up in Congress, tangled in a dysfunctional partisan morass.
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the $60 billion Ukraine supplemental in the US Congress? On The Power Vertical Podcast this week, host Brian Whitmore speaks to Scott Cullinane and Greg Kulchyckyj or Razom for Ukraine, a group that is advocating for the defense assistance package.
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Listeners can learn more about Razom for Ukraine, the organization’s history, and activities here. Those who wish to donate can do so here.
The opening audio clip of the podcast came from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech on April 4, 2024. The translation is as follows:
“Glory to everyone who fights for Ukraine! To everyone who protects and saves the lives of our people! And may the memory of all Ukrainians who gave their lives for the sake of our country and people be eternal and blessed!”
The audio clip opening the second segment of the podcast came from Zelensky’s speech on April 3, 2024. The translation is as follows:
“I thank everyone who is fighting on the frontline now, who is in combat positions and on combat missions. I thank everyone who trains our warriors, everyone who volunteers. I am proud of our people. And I thank everyone in the world who helps. Glory to Ukraine!”