In a tweet thanking Congress and leaders of both parties, Zelenskiy said it was “crucial” that Americans are “side-by-side” with Ukrainians “in this struggle.” READ:
The US House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday, December 23, to a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine, as Presidentwarned his citizens that Russia could launch attacks over Christmas and urged them to heed air raid alarms.
The new military and economic assistance would come atop some $50 billion aid to Ukraine this year as well Western sanctions on Russia that now include a cap on Russian oil prices. He long has sought Patriot missiles to help counter three months of Russian missile and drone strikes on civilian infrastructure, including Ukraine’s power grid. Millions have been left without electricity, heat and water as temperatures plunge below freezing.
“With the holiday season fast approaching, the Russian terrorists could again step up their activities,” he said. “They have no regard for Christian values or any values for that matter.” Washington and its allies have been unwilling to supply Kyiv with modern battle tanks and long-range missiles called ATACMS that could reach far behind frontlines and into Russia itself.
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US House approves Ukraine aid including arms after Zelenskiy visitThe U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned his citizens that Russia could launch attacks over Christmas and urged them to heed air raid alarms. | Reuters
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Zelenskiy tells US Congress world cannot stand aside over Ukraine warPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy, on his first wartime foreign visit, used an address to the US Congress on Wednesday to warn that the Ukraine war will shape the world for generations and no country can hope to be safe if it stands aside. READ:
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Zelenskiy gives Biden military medal from HIMARS unit captainUnited States President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the White House with renewed assurances of American support for Ukraine’s defense against a Russian onslaught. | Reuters
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Zelenskiy to US Congress: Aid 'not charity' but investment'It is an investment in the global security and democracy,' says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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