russia s expectations of a quick defeat and the taking of kyiv were quickly dismissed as ukraine fought back and reversed much of russia s early gains. in kyiv, on the anniversary, a solemn ceremony. [ speaking non-english ] ukraine s president zelenskyy remains the very public face of ukraine s resistance and was defiant in his speech. translator: if we all do our homework, victory will be inevitable. i am certain there will be victory. western allies this week pledging more military support for ukraine, including a $2 billion package from theist. speaking at the u.n. friday, u.s. secretary of state antony blinken said western support for ukraine must be unwavering. nations around the world continue to stand with ukraine, because we all recognize that if we abandon ukraine, we abandon the u.n. charter itself and the principles and rules that make all countries safer and more secure. cnn s me lilissa bell is in kyiv. what are you hearing from ukrainians a year into
russia s expectations of a quick defeat and the taking of kyiv were quickly dismissed as ukraine fought back and reversed much of russia s early gains. in kyiv, on the anniversary, a solemn ceremony. [ speaking non-english ] ukraine s president zelenskyy remains the very public face of ukraine s resistance and was defiant in his speech. translator: if we all do our homework, victory will be inevitable. i am certain there will be victory. western allies this week pledging more military support for ukraine, including a $2 billion package from theist. speaking at the u.n. friday, u.s. secretary of state antony blinken said western support for ukraine must be unwavering. nations around the world