russian foreign minister not long ago saying cargo carrying military equipment into ukraine, he believes, is a legitimate target. how do you read that? >> he has said that before today as well. and the president of the united states has said that if the russians target a convoy in a nato country under our obligation, our solemn obligation as a nato ally, we will defend every inch of that nato country and the people in them. >> where do you see the conflict standing this morning. we've heard from some ukrainian officials who say they are doing counter strikes against the russian forces there. do you feel as if the ukrainians have turned the tide? >> i'm not a military specialist, but one thing that is really clear is that the ukrainian people are extraordinary. i think everyone around the world is inspired not only by president zelenskyy who is just a remarkable, remarkable, brave leader of his country, but the ukrainian people who have pushed