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Victory for Ukraine, democracy for Russia.

Rather than destabilizing Russia and its neighbors, a Ukrainian victory would eliminate a powerful revanchist force and boost the cause of democracy worldwide.

The billionaire elites that play a role in running that country. let's get the read from jerry baker. jerry, who makes up this kremlin mafia? >> hi, charles. there's a lot of these oligarchs. the very, very wealthy people around vladimir putin. they got very wealthy in the disintegration of the soviet union and took over the utilities and the energy companies that belonged to the soviet union. they made a fortune. now the key thing is, they don't spend their winters -- they don't spend any time in moscow or st. petersburg. they hang out in south of france and london and very large houses and o...

Putin made a thinly veiled threat about european energy supplies u.s. besting europeans could face problems next year. russia's neighbors say they field like they are living next the a volcano. the prime ministers of poland and britain were kiev today promising more weapons and support to ukraine. portable air defense systems, drones, mortars and ammunition. >> we're preparing a package of sanctions and supplies for when ukraine crosses over. >> ukraine sign a decree to expand the military and raising wages. >> charles: a new piece in the wall street editorial board making the case to not only...

Every way we can to defend our country. this is really, really important. >> the government's goal is to create a militia of 100,000 strong to defend their towns and villages. dana and bill, back to you. >> dana: thank you, steve. we'll stay in touch. >> bill: "wall street journal" editorial headline going after the kremlin mafia. putin's cronies need to know they won't be safe from sanctions. big debate as you know. we had it last week whether you put the sanctions on now or if the invasion occurs you do it afterwards. the white house has staked out its position later. if we need to go in we ...