Yesterday at 19:56
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the bipartisan and bicameral delegation of the US Congress within the framework of the 50th international forum “Ambrosetti” in Italy.
The meeting was attended by Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican Party), Senator Ben Cardin (Democratic Party), Senator Roger Marshall (Republican Party), members of the House of Representatives Joe Wilson, William Timmons, Russell Fry (Republican Party).
“We are very glad that we have such a strategic partner. We are grateful to Congress, President Biden and the American people for your strong support and many decisions that help our soldiers on the battlefield,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The head of state informed in detail about the situation on the front line, the results of the operation in the Kursk region, as well as the consequences of Russian missile terror against Ukrainians and the critical infrastructure of our country.
During the meeting, the priority needs of defenders of Ukraine on the battlefield were discussed. Among the key priorities is the acquisition of additional air defense systems and missiles for them, as well as the expansion of training missions for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized again that Ukraine needs permission to use long-range weapons provided by partners against military facilities on the territory of Russia.
In addition, the President emphasized the importance of developing projects related to joint defense production.
Special attention was paid during the meeting to the strengthening of sanctions against the Russian Federation, in particular in the energy and banking spheres, which would effectively reduce the ability of the aggressor state to continue the war against Ukraine.
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