But if separatist groups, with support from Russia, believe that they can control Donbas and the Black Sea coast, efforts to rebuild Ukraine's society and economy will amount to little. That is why Ukraine's external partners must also help to strengthen the country's defensive capabilities.
但如果分裂组织在俄罗斯的支持下认为他们可以控制顿巴斯和黑海沿岸，重塑乌克兰社会和经济的努力就会毫无意义。因此，乌克兰的外部伙伴还必须帮助强化乌克兰的防御力量。