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The women and men who have defended Bakhmut so valiantly over the last six months as Russia has hurled tens of thousands of troops and innumerable artillery shells against the city have already earned a place in the history books. On Tuesday morning, those beleaguered, long-suffering forces had an unusual visitor: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. One of the first things that the troops had to say to the visiting president was something that should make every American both proud and determined.
Ukrainian soldier: “The soldiers who are here today have written the most beautiful words for our comrades from America. Please give them this flag and our thanks.”
Zelenskyy: “For the weapons?”
Soldier: “Yes. For the weapons.”
Zelenskyy: “We will give them everything.”
It’s a reminder that if not for the assistance the U.S. has provided, Bakhmut would now be occupied by Russia, perhaps along with the rest of Donetsk. Also a reminder that if that assistance falters, disaster won’t be far behind.
