 outside Africa now more than 50 countries gather on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels to discuss the bolstering Ukraine's air defense two days after Russian missiles rained on Kiev and other cities across the country. But gathering in Brussels is the first big NATO meeting since Russia and the next four occupied Ukrainian regions began a partial mobilization and they should have veiled nuclear threats and moves there. Western alliances classified as a escalation of the war that started with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February. Russian civilians and put targets with no military purpose in the crosshairs. But Russia's latest assaults have only deepened the determination of the Ukrainian people and further united countries of good will from every region on earth. Of the Ukraine defense contact group. I would like to give a warm thank you our resolve to support Ukraine's defenders extends through all seasons. So this contact group stands united and determined. We will continue to boost Ukraine's defensive capabilities for today's urgent needs and for the long haul.