Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires: "Nothing short of extraordinary"

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Source: CBS News

The United States received an offer for support from all the way in Eastern Europe.

"Today, I instructed Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs and our diplomats to prepare for the possible participation of our rescuers in combating the wildfires in California," said a message shared by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy on X. "The situation there is extremely difficult, and Ukrainians can help Americans save lives. This is currently being coordinated, and we have offered our assistance to the American side through the relevant channels. 150 of our firefighters are already prepared."

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Nearly 1,500 members of the California National Guard have already been deployed to Los Angeles to assist local law enforcement with curfew enforcement to limit looting concerns. They took to X on Sunday to address Zelenskyy's offer.

"Ukraine's offer of support to California during these devastating wildfires is nothing short of extraordinary," said a post on X. "President Zelenskyy's leadership and the preparation of 150 Ukrainian firefighters are a testament to the power of global partnerships. @TheCalGuard is proud of our 30+ years of working with Ukraine through the State Partnership Program. Together, we stand stronger."


(Photo: Agustin Paullier / AFP via Getty Images)

President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainians are fighting for their very survival against Russia this winter and he's going to deploy firefighters to help America. He's a mensch.