Russia didn't know how much we cherished our freedom.

We've been defending ourselves against Russia much longer than they invaders planned.

We have destroyed more Russian weapons and military equipment than some armies in Europe currently possess.

But this is not enough.

Freedom must be armed better than tyranny. Western countries have

everything to make it happen. The final victory over the tyranny and the number of people saved

depends on them. Arm Ukraine now to defend freedom. Ukrainian President Volodymyir Zelensky, speaking in English yesterday in his nightly address,

continues to plead with the West for more weapons.

Good morning.

And welcome to morning, Joe.

It is Thursday, April 14th.

Let's begin with Ukrainian officials saying their forces damaged a key Russian

warship in the Black Sea. The governor of Odessa, Port City in the South, said Ukrainian forces

struck the cruiser with two missiles, causing serious damage. Russia's defense ministry confirmed

the ship suffered damage and its crew was evacuated,

but claimed it was because ammunition's detonated on board as a result of a fire.

NBC News has not been able to independently verify either claim. The ship called the Moscova

was named after the Russian capital and is the flagship of

the Kremlin's Black Sea fleet. It made headlines in the early days of the invasion as it demanded

the surrender of Ukrainian forces on the small island in the northern black sea. Remember that?

Sparking a very colorful response from the

Ukrainians.

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