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Ukrainian commentators applauded the step, but many bleakly opined that it was too little, too late.

After Ronan interjected with her comments, there was a brief silence before the audience applauded, while the men on the couch, and Norton, nodded their agreement and acknowledged her point.

He applauded his fighter Taylor, who was equally complimentary of her fellow trailblazer.

When it ended, the audience stood and applauded — and kept applauding.

Some were worried the earlier announced changes would degrade or fundamentally alter the programs — while others applauded the relaxed admissions criteria as a step toward making them more accessible.