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Ukraine says it’s ready to hold borders against Russia

8/21/2026

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Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk said Ukraine has proven it can keep its borders against Russia.
He said roughly one million Ukrainian soldiers and law-enforcement personnel are prepared to die for independence.
He noted few expected Ukraine to survive a year after the 2022 invasion.
He said Ukraine still holds its territory four and a half years later.

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Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk said Ukraine has proven it can keep its borders against Russia.
He said roughly one million Ukrainian soldiers and law-enforcement personnel are prepared to die for independence.
He noted few expected Ukraine to survive a year after the 2022 invasion.
He said Ukraine still holds its territory four and a half years later.