That's according to an Ireland South MEP.
Ukraine is defying its critics by continuing to stand up to Russia, according to an Ireland-South MEP.
Billy Kelleher says the country is remaining confident as it continues to keep Russian forces at bay.
He made his comments after he and Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley met up with President Zelensky in Kiev.
The Fianna Fail MEP says while the capital Kiev is well protected, President Zelenskyy made the point that more needs to be done to protect smaller cities in the country.
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