cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information sharing practices and tactical interdiction expertised to enhance the collective capabilities of all nations. that's starting today. with that we'll take questions. bob. >> reporter: thank you. a couple questions on ukraine. the air strikes in the west on i think two airfields, does that suggest a widening of the war effort by russia? and the second question has to do with the much-discussed convoy north or northwest of kyiv. >> yeah. >> reporter: do changes in the positioning of elements of that convoy portend like an eminent assault or kyiv or any significant military movement? >> well, i'd say that the people of kyiv would tell you they're under assault right now. there's russian bombardment and