that was vinoo varghese talking to me there.sia has responded to president zelensky�*s visit to washington, accusing the us of fighting an �*indirect war�* against it. in a speech, president putin said a new patriot missile defence system �*would simply prolong the war, well, 10 months on since the start of the conflict, ukrainian forces have regained some areas taken by russia. the bbc has been following one soldier, lieutenant eugene gromadskyi, as he fights to defend his country at great personal cost. 0ur correspondent, quentin sommerville, and camera journalist darren conway joined him near kupiansk in the country�*s east, where fighting continues amid appalling winter conditions. when the enemy is on your doorstep, sacrifices must be made. this is home for a platoon from ukraine�*s 92nd brigade. they have a few small rooms in an abandoned house. they�*re crammed in tight. meals are eaten standing up. not that senior lieutenant eugene gromadskyi gets to spend much time here. he�*s had only two hours�* sleep, but again needs