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this is happening in america right now because of these horrible economic and energy policies, but -- and people -- people criticize you because you say, im proud of the four-year record that i had with donald trump. >> im incredibly proud of the record of the trump-pence administration. [applause] >> we left america stronger and more prosperous than ever before. and this administration has systematically dismantled the progress that we have made at home, and abroad, but i have to tell...

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I think were at the beginning of a phase thats going to be an artillery war. artillery called king of battle for a reason. a former military officer myself. i think russia is going to continue to pound away as they can at ukraine targets. and so in order for the ukraine military to be successful, theyre going to have to defeat the russian artillery. thats going to be a challenge. now lets look at what this equipment thats come in now, the first round of equipment thats come in from the west. i h...

To the conflict could bring consequences. i know your team says the u.s. is essentially saying, this isnt the the red phone in the oval office. were not going to over interpret this. we expect this. it is somewhat significant. >>. >> reporter: think about the headline the last two days, its the significant transfer of even more sophisticated military assistance by the united states to the ukraine up to $800 million worth just this week in the form of more advanced weaponry, howitzers, armored ve...

The next phase in slovakia, that is moving in. a patriot battery was moved to poland a couple weeks ago so for any ally that might have an s-300. on the switch blades, we know over 100 have made their way into ukraine. theres not a lot of fidelity about that and how many more may be going into. but a lot of our views may not be familiar with it. it kind of referred to as a drone butch its a lot more that than. its a small, very compact loitering munition. its fired from a tube. it fits into a ba...

And we took the opportunity to, having them still in the country, to give them a couple of days worth of training on the switch blades so they could go back and they will be going back soon, back home, to train others in the ukrainian military and well -- that does not have to be the end all of it. well look at other suitable opportunities if needed to provide more training on the switch blades if its necessary. about you thats what they were referring to yesterday. >> so either version in pull ...

>> reporter: in his response, president biden did not bring up a no-fly zone or war planes, but announced an additional $800 million in military aid. >> were going to continue to have their backs as they fight for their freedom. >> reporter: the package includes u.s.-made killer drones, known as switch blades, that can target russian tanks from miles away. plus 800 antiaircraft, and 9,000 anti-armor systems, 29,000 sefts body armor and helmets, and 20 million rounds in ammunition. in his final p...

See more of a willingness by russia to negotiate a peace. >> yeah. >> so i think -- it may not feel as good, but -- >> yeah, i think most people would find peace preferable where russia leaves ukraine and the rest of the world is around to help rebuild ukraine. as we mentioned president biden promised more military support to ukraine with an additional $800 million in aid. biden stopped short of supporting a no-fly zone or providing fighter jets, two things zelenskyy has repeatedly requested. ...

Every day the type of weapons they are using, their targets. i think thats not the reason. its more trying to keep the coalition together and thats good. the other hand, you have to lead the coalitions and i hope thats what president biden will be able to do. >> john: the russians deny they targeted civilians, and killed ten people in a bread line in chernihiv, whether it was with a shell or a mortar, and a theater that was once there is no longer there, but let me ask you in terms of defensive ...

Su29, the soviet jets the you states said we dont want them flown into ukraine but some discussion breaking them up for spare parts to keep the existing ukrainian air force in the air. humanitarian aid quarters, so relief can get into places like mariupol and perhaps under u.n. supervision and a lot of discussion getting them more of what the ukrainians say they need. switch blades, the very sophisticated drones. we gave them 100, they need thousands. we give them 100. and finally, some discussi...