Ukraine Offers Firefighters to Help California Wildfires

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered to send 150 firefighters to assist with the ongoing wildfires in California, which have resulted in 24 fatalities and burned over 37,000 acres. This offer, announced through social media, aims to help combat the 'extremely difficult' situation in Los Angeles as multiple fires continue to rage, with only partial containment reported. The fires have drawn international assistance, with crews from Canada and Mexico already involved in firefighting efforts. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness to help, drawing on the country's own experience with wildfires, particularly around Chernobyl. Criticism of the offer has emerged, particularly from figures like Donald Trump Jr., who have questioned the appropriateness of sending resources to California given U.S. support for Ukraine. Despite the skepticism, the California National Guard acknowledged the offer as a testament to global partnerships in crisis response.