Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released images Thursday from his meeting with US senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal in Kyiv, saying his country continues to “count on congressional support” for weapons in its fight against Russia.
During the meeting on the 134th day of the war, Zelensky, according to his office, “called on the senators to support the decision to provide modern air defense systems to Ukraine.”
“First of all, we appeal to you that the Congress supports Ukraine in the issue of the procurement of modern air defense systems,” Zelensky said. “We must ensure such a level of security in the sky that our people are not afraid to live in Ukraine.”
“The number one task for us today is to enable women with children to return to Ukraine by September 1, so that children can go to school, so that students do not leave and go to universities,” Zelensky added. “It is very important for us to do two things — repair schools, universities and also have a strong air defense.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Thursday with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Lindsey Graham, RSC, in Kyiv, Ukraine (Office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy)
Zelensky also thanked the senators for visiting our country and for the strong tangible support from the US in times of enormous challenges related to Russian aggression.
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His office said that “the parties separately raised the issue of increasing sanctions pressure on the aggressor state.
“Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal briefed Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the work they are doing in the Senate to recognize the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism,” it added.
