Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed on Sunday that the United States is not providing financial support for the war in his country. Instead, he emphasized that the U.S. is actively assisting in safeguarding democracy across the region.
During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” host Kristen Welker inquired about the duration of American funding for the war in Ukraine, acknowledging the significant resistance to sending further aid to the country. Zelensky highlighted that Ukraine is taking on the actual fighting while the United States is merely supplying the necessary ammunition.
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According to Zelensky, the United States is not financially supporting the war in Ukraine. Instead, they are primarily focused on safeguarding freedom and democracy across Europe. Ukraine is actively engaged in the fight, with its courageous citizens sacrificing their lives on the front line. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself ultimately benefit the entire European region and NATO as a whole.
“It lowers costs for everyone, including the United States, as the leading member of NATO. Now, the U.S. Army doesn’t have to engage in the defense of NATO countries. Ukrainians are taking on that responsibility, and the civilized world is providing them with ammunition. I believe this is a wise decision and we should continue to offer our support,” he expressed.
The House has given its approval for a significant foreign aid package, which is set to be sent to the Senate. The package comprises approximately $61 billion allocated for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, and $8 billion for allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Zelensky passionately appealed to the Senate, urging them to pass the crucial aid package for Ukraine.
He emphasized the urgent need for this aid and the importance of pushing it through the Senate for approval. He stressed the need for swift action to provide tangible assistance to the soldiers on the front lines, without unnecessary delays of up to six months.
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