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Politics of obvious and apparent
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personal vendetta among some youths in
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Edeto state, which has been ongoing for
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years, most especially since the
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immediate former governor of the state,
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Godwin Obiski, left office on November
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12th, 2024, took a new twist on Sunday
0:16
night in the city of Manchester in the
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United Kingdom. as a yet to be properly
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identified man walked into an event hall
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where the former governor Godwin Obiski
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and his wife Betty were scheduled to
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meet Edo people and attacked one of
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their main political and media
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supporters Albert Oaz who probably had
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been in the bad books of some Edo
0:36
youth's sequel to his ways of always
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defending the ex-governor Obaseeki and
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exchanging words with those against the
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exgovernor videos made available online
0:46
indicated that Albert Ober was attacked
0:48
while he was live streaming the event on
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Facebook and other social media
0:52
platforms as guests were coming in and
0:54
waiting for the arrival of the former
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Edeto state governor Godwin Abaseeki and
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his wife Betty. Initially the suspected
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attacker walked up to the victim and
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asked to have a conversation with him
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saying I am the double chief you are
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looking for. Come let's talk but Albert
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Ober refused and replied to the attacker
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that you are the one looking for me.
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What happened? As Albert Ober continued
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to demand to know why the attacker had
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decided to see him immediately the
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attacker hit the victim on the face.
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Manchester City police were seen
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alongside their vehicles shortly after
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the attack but the city police
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department is yet to issue a statement
1:35
as at the time of filing in this report.
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Albert Oazay in a Facebook live
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streaming on Monday early morning night
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at a hospital in Manchester said that
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he's currently having difficulty with
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hearing in one of his ears hit by the
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attacker. On November 5th, 2025, while
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on live Facebook video streaming, Albert
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Ober had raised alarms of act of
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possible threat to his life by a man
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simply identified as double chief of
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Manchester, who he said had threatened
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to beat him repeatedly if he visited
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Manchester to attend and organize the
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Obaseeki thank you visit to his
2:10
supporters. Also during the live video,
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Albert Ozay narrated how he was almost
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attacked by some Edo youths in Italy.
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Thus described some Edo youths abroad as
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people who always act like animals.
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Before now, Albert Obaz may have faced a
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lot of threats of possible attacks
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issued by some Edo youths who also see
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him as an enemy of the Benin monik
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following the controversies surrounding
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the establishment of Museum of the West
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African Art Moir in Edeto state which
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some youths protested and prevented the
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commissioning of the multi-billion naira
2:44
cultural hub last two Sunday. an act
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which led to foreign guests being
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escorted to safety by the Nigeria Police
2:51
Force team personally led by the Edeto
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State Police Commissioner. The continued
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verbal attacks and insults on Albert
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Ober and his family, especially his
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biological parents, in reactions to the
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political aids statements over the
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controversies surrounding the Moir
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establishment made his younger brother,
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Smart Over Zeta, issue a video statement
3:12
in recent days and insulted his younger
3:14
brother's principal, ex-governor Godwin
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Obiski, for allegedly endangering his
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brother life and bringing all manners of
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insults to their family even when his
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elder brother Albert Oay was never given
3:26
any political position during his eight
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years as governor of Edeto state. Smart
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Ober asked why must it always be his
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brother Albert Obay defending and
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receiving insults because of Obaseki?
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Why the Obiski's family not coming out
3:40
to defend the ex-governor? Exgovernor
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Godwin Obaseeki became an issue of
3:45
concerns for some youths in Edeto state
3:47
after some of the youths in the state
3:49
tagged the ex-governor as betrayal
3:52
saying they were the ones that helped
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Obaseeki to power. But after taking over
3:57
as Edo state governor, Godwin Obiski
4:00
abandoned them and allegedly brushed him
4:02
aside in the scheme of things,
4:03
especially in the area of tax
4:05
collections from traders and commercial
4:07
drivers. During the time of Godwin
4:10
Obaseeki, the governor put a stop to
4:12
manual collection of taxes from traders
4:15
and commercial drivers and made the
4:17
method of tax collections
4:18
electronically. As such, some youths who
4:21
violated the governor's directives were
4:23
arrested and detained for days.
4:25
Some of the arrested and detained youths
4:27
were members of the governor's former
4:29
political party who believed they were
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the ones that helped Obaseeki to power
4:33
during his first tenure as governor of
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the state in the south south
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geopolitical zone in Nigeria.
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Manchester a matter is coming.
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Manchester M is coming.
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Do you know you have the right to hold
6:33
so for those struggling with the
6:35
location, watch this video. So it's not
6:47
I greet you. I agree you double chouble
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I greet you though. What happened?
7:05
You said five minutes. They find you.
7:32
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7:34
Nigerian Army Authority has confirmed
7:36
the killing of four persons with the
7:38
inclusion of two soldiers and two
7:40
civilian JTF when members of the Islamic
7:43
State West Africa province I swap
7:46
terrorists on Friday evening ambushed a
7:48
brigade of Nigeria army personally led
7:51
by the brigade commander Brigadier
7:53
General Muber around Wajjero community
7:56
in Azir Malte area of Damboa local
7:59
government area of Boro state which
8:02
according to Humangle news media The
8:04
ISWAT terrorists opened fired on a
8:06
convoy of several military and civilian
8:09
joint task force vehicles causing the
8:11
brigade of the armed forces of Nigeria
8:14
an apparent full destabilization leading
8:16
to the brigadier general missing in
8:18
action for several hours but started
8:20
responding to WhatsApp messages few
8:23
moments later but the Nigerian army
8:26
authority insisted that the brigadier
8:27
general and the commander of the 25 task
8:30
force brigade personally led the
8:32
Nigerian army troops troops back to base
8:35
after an apparent failed attempt to
8:37
rescue communities that are probably
8:38
still under terrorists control in the
8:41
areas close to Sambisa forest. According
8:44
to Lieutenant Colonel Appalonia Annal,
8:46
the acting director of the Nigerian Army
8:49
public relations in a statement issued
8:51
on Saturday, troops of 25 task force
8:55
brigade on routine patrol to secure
8:57
communities around Wajeroko in Azir
8:59
Malte, Damboa local government area of
9:02
Boro state came under a sudden and heavy
9:05
insurgence fire while returning from a
9:07
successful patrol within the fringes of
9:09
Sambisa forest. The patrol team which
9:12
was led by the commander 25 brigade
9:15
brigadier general Muber and comprised
9:17
troops of 25 task force brigade and
9:20
members of civilian joint task force
9:22
CJTF courageously fought through the
9:25
insurgents ambush with superior
9:27
firepower forcing them to withdraw in
9:30
dis and to abandon their mission. During
9:32
the encounter, two brave soldiers and
9:35
two heroic CJTF members paid the supreme
9:38
price while on active service to the
9:40
nation. While commending the troops for
9:42
the gallantry, the army high command
9:45
commiserates with families and
9:46
associates of the deceased gallants for
9:48
their heroic sacrifice to the nation.
9:51
The army headquarters also wishes to
9:53
debunk the fake narrative going round
9:55
some media platforms online alleging the
9:57
abduction of the brigade commander. The
10:00
general public is hereby advised to
10:02
disregard the fake news regarding the
10:04
incident while praying for the
10:06
continuous success of our gallant
10:08
service men and women. The chief of army
10:11
staff, Latutenant General Widi Shabu,
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Nigerian Army Medal, salutes the
10:16
uncommon bravery, resilience and
10:18
sacrifice of the gallant troops who have
10:20
continued to operate in one of the most
10:22
dangerous theaters of conflict on behalf
10:25
of our dear nation. Their unflinching
10:27
commitment even in the face of grave
10:30
danger remains a powerful reminder of
10:32
the daily sacrifices being made by our
10:34
gallant service men and women to keep
10:37
Nigeria safe. Humangel in its news
10:40
publication had reported that an attack
10:42
from members of the Islamic State West
10:45
Africa province ISWAP
10:48
occurred around 5:00 p.m. yesterday near
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Sabong Garry in Damboa local government
10:53
area Boro state northeastern Nigeria.
10:56
The terrorists concealed along the route
10:59
opened fire on a mixed convoy of
11:01
soldiers and members of the civilian
11:03
joint task force CJTF killing two
11:07
soldiers and two CJTF personnel. A CJTF
11:11
member stationed in Inzula close to the
11:13
attack site told Humangle that the
11:16
convoy was moving in the direction of
11:18
Bongri when it was intercepted. It was
11:21
on the Bu road he said requesting
11:23
anonymity for safety reasons. The convoy
11:26
consisted of the military and members of
11:30
A resident of Damboa, familiar with the
11:33
movement of the convoy, said it departed
11:35
the town around 2:00 p.m. with two Hilix
11:38
vehicles, two armored personnel
11:40
carriers, and several motorcycles. The
11:44
terrorists killed two soldiers and two
11:46
CJTF. He said they also took away some
11:50
motorcycles. Reinforcement later left
11:53
Damboa, two Hilix and two armored
11:55
vehicles when the incident happened.
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However, the most alarming development
12:00
is the disappearance of a brigade
12:02
commander who was part of the operation.
12:05
A senior CJTF member in Damboa who
12:08
witnessed the convoys departure
12:10
confirmed the situation. We don't know
12:13
where he is at the moment, but he
12:15
responds to WhatsApp messages. The
12:18
commander was able to return on foot
12:20
after missing for several hours in what
12:22
is being described as an escape from the
12:24
attackers. This is the first time since
12:27
the start of Nigeria's counterinsurgency
12:30
campaign that a serving general directly
12:32
engaged on the front line went missing
12:34
for a while in an ambush. The
12:36
development raises concerns about the
12:38
sophistication of recent I swap attacks
12:41
and the increasing risks faced by senior
12:43
officers deployed to volatile areas.
12:46
Damboa and surrounding communities have
12:48
seen repeated insurgent attacks in
12:51
recent months, including assaults on
12:53
patrol teams, ambushes along rural
12:55
roads, and raids on farming settlements.
12:58
Residents say the attack underscores the
13:01
persistent insecurity along major roads
13:03
despite years of military presence. We
13:06
were unable to obtain responses from the
13:08
Nigerian military at the time of press.
13:11
They had also not issued an official
13:16
NATO bringing you the news in a more
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President Vladimir Zalinski has ordered
13:22
the new prime minister of Ukraine, Julia
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Spirid and Kota involved law enforcement
13:28
agencies including the anti-corruption
13:30
police in the mass audits of Ukraine
13:32
state-owned companies. Zalinski, who
13:34
gave the order this week while in one-
13:37
on-one meeting with the female prime
13:39
minister, said the law enforcement
13:41
agencies of Ukraine must take immediate
13:44
action based on the outcome or results
13:46
of the audits being initiated by Julius
13:49
Spirideno, the current prime minister of
13:52
Ukraine, who assumed office on July
13:54
17th, 2025 after being confirmed by the
13:58
Vakovarada, meaning Ukraine's parliament
14:01
following President Vladimir Zen. Ensky
14:04
nomination of spirideno as part of a
14:06
major government reshuffle replacing the
14:09
previous prime minister Dennis Schmile
14:11
who became the new minister of defense
14:13
and spirideno previously served as the
14:16
first deputy prime minister and minister
14:19
of economic development and trade. The
14:21
new position made her the second woman
14:23
in Ukraine's history to hold the
14:25
position of prime minister. Meanwhile,
14:28
during the week, Zalinski also announced
14:30
that the Nordic countries, Denmark,
14:33
Finland, Iceland, Norway, along with
14:36
other Baltic friendly countries of
14:38
Ukraine, have decided to commit an
14:40
additional $500 million to the
14:42
prioritized Ukraine requirements list.
14:45
Pearl Initiative, a NATOled initiative
14:47
to expedite the supply of critically
14:49
needed US manufactured weapons to the
14:52
country, which Zalinski said will be of
14:55
a substantial help. In a number of
14:57
statements during the week, Zalinski
15:00
said, "I had a meeting with the prime
15:02
minister of Ukraine. First and foremost,
15:05
we focused on the situation with
15:07
recovery efforts in the regions after
15:09
the Russian strikes. Repair crews are
15:12
working almost around the clock wherever
15:14
needed and the necessary resources have
15:16
been deployed. We are increasing our
15:19
reserve of equipment and work with
15:21
partners on this issue is constantly
15:23
ongoing. Julius Spirideno also reported
15:26
on the implementation of support
15:28
programs for frontline and border
15:30
communities. We are ensuring the
15:32
necessary funding. Starting tomorrow, a
15:35
new winter support program for our
15:37
people will be launched. Government
15:40
officials will present all the details
15:42
publicly. Last year, more than 14
15:45
million Ukrainians benefited from winter
15:47
support, and we expect no smaller scale
15:50
this winter. The prime minister reported
15:52
on the launch of audit processes in
15:54
state-owned companies. We agreed that
15:57
the audits must be conducted promptly
15:59
and all results must be forwarded to law
16:02
enforcement and anti-corruption agencies
16:04
for appropriate action. Personnel
16:07
decisions will follow based on the
16:09
findings. I also instructed that
16:11
Ukraine's key partners be promptly
16:13
informed about the audit outcomes and
16:15
related decisions. Transparency in
16:18
state-owned companies and the
16:19
elimination of any schemes must be
16:21
guaranteed. We also discussed personnel
16:25
changes in the government. The prime
16:27
minister of Ukraine will propose
16:28
candidates for the posts of minister of
16:30
energy and minister of justice. Last
16:33
night, Patriots performed well,
16:36
successfully intercepting Russian
16:38
ballistic missiles. Yet, we still need
16:40
considerably more forces, systems, and
16:43
compatible missiles to protect lives.
16:46
This week, the Nordic countries,
16:49
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway along
16:52
with our Baltic friends decided to
16:55
commit an additional $500 million to the
16:57
Pearl initiative, which will be a
16:59
substantial help. We are also working on
17:02
deliveries of other advanced air defense
17:04
systems and strengthening our aviation.
17:07
A major deal with France is in
17:09
preparation and will be finalized soon.
17:12
A historic agreement. We are setting up
17:14
a deal with Greece as well on energy to
17:17
maximize options for gas supplies to
17:19
Ukraine both for this winter and
17:21
strategically for the long term.
17:24
Agreements with various European
17:26
countries from Norway to Greece will
17:28
ensure our state's gas supply
17:30
guarantees. I thank all partners who are
17:33
helping. I held a video conference with
17:36
the heads of all Ukraine's diplomatic
17:38
missions. I am grateful to our diplomats
17:41
for their efforts and for representing
17:43
Ukraine's interests with dignity around
17:45
the world. We discuss the main
17:47
priorities of their work for the near
17:49
future and for the coming year. It is
17:52
crucial to continue strengthening our
17:54
air defense. Ukraine needs air defense
17:57
systems and missiles for them. We must
18:00
expand the Pearl initiative through
18:02
which we receive weapons for our
18:03
defense, intensify efforts to involve
18:06
countries that have not yet joined and
18:08
increase contributions.
18:10
The development of the safe instrument
18:12
is also important. Other topics included
18:15
the return of Ukrainian children
18:17
abducted by Russia and the protection of
18:19
human rights in temporarily occupied
18:21
territories. We also discussed the next
18:24
steps in diplomatic work on UN
18:26
resolutions supporting Ukraine. Ukraine
18:30
needs support and today it is especially
18:32
important that every diplomat works to
18:35
strengthen the state, ensure its
18:37
protection and enhance our positions. I
18:40
presented the orders of the golden star
18:42
and other state awards to the service
18:44
members of Ukraine's security and
18:46
defense forces and handed the
18:48
distinctions to the families of the
18:49
fallen heroes who were awarded
18:51
postuously. We honor Ukraine's warriors.
18:54
We thank Ukrainian families for giving
18:57
us such warriors. We are doing
18:59
everything to make Ukraine stronger
19:01
every day. This is exactly what is
19:03
needed. For every Russian strike, there
19:06
is our response. And it will become even
19:08
more tangible. For each of our fallen
19:11
heroes, we will take revenge. And we
19:14
will force Russia into peace. Without
19:16
any doubt, the day will come when this
19:19
war ends. And when we guarantee real
19:21
security for all Ukrainian children and
19:24
for all our generations, we must
19:26
guarantee Ukraine a life without war.
19:29
Thank you to everyone who is bringing
19:31
this day closer. And we will always
19:33
honor the memory of all our people, all
19:35
our heroes of different times who gave
19:38
their lives so that Ukraine could live.
19:48
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