Zelenskyy urges US Congress delegation to approve aid package for Ukraine

On 9 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan delegation from the United States House of Representatives, led by the chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Mike Turner, on a visit to Kyiv.

Source: European Pravda with reference to the Office of the President

Details: Zelenskyy thanked the Republican and Democratic parties for supporting Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion and emphasised "the critical importance of Congress passing an assistance package for Ukraine."

Quote: "We cannot stop in our fight against the aggressor. For this fight to be effective, we need the support of allies, especially the United States. I am convinced that the decision to provide necessary aid to Ukraine will be passed by Congress," Zelenskyy said. 

The President also briefed the delegation on the frontline situation and the Armed Forces' needs, particularly in air defence systems, as well as the prospects for joint production of modern drones and electronic warfare in Ukraine.

Jason Crow, a member of the American delegation, previously commented on Valerii Zaluzhnyi's dismissal as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

On 8 February, the US Senate took a step toward approving a package with the help of Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. However, its chances of getting approval from the House of Representatives remain uncertain.

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