Zelensky thanks U.S. Senate for voting to provide additional assistance to Ukraine

Published February 13,2024

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the U.S. Senate for voting to offer extra help to Ukraine.

“We’ve got positive news from the United States-the Senate has just voted to continue the support of our country and our warriors. This is a decision that we have worked very hard for, a decision that has been awaited not only by us, but by many other nations, particularly in Europe,” he wrote on Telegram.

Zelensky described the Senate’s vote as “reassuring and motivating,” noting that “the world is waiting for American leadership.”

“This was the first step, next step is the House of Representatives and the vote of congressmen there. We expect a positive decision. We hope for principled support. Thank you to everyone who helps! Thank you to everyone who values life and freedom as much as Ukrainians do!” he wrote.

Earlier on Tuesday, the U.S. Senate handed a invoice allocating $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with $60.06 billion reserved for Kyiv.

The invoice obtained 70 votes from senators, whereas 29 opposed it. Following Senate approval, the invoice will probably be submitted to the U.S. Congress, which should both assist or reject it.

Separately, commenting on the choice, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal mentioned $50 billion will probably be used for getting weapons and army gear, with the remaining to be utilized to assist the funds.

In a separate assertion, Zelensky knowledgeable about latest developments on the frontline the place probably the most intense combating is happening for Avdiivka, an essential metropolis by way of transportation and logistics.

The Ukrainian president mentioned Oleksandr Syrskyi, the brand new commander-in-chief appointed final week, is “on the ground” with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

“The frontline, and in particular Avdiivka, Kupyansk, and Lyman. Maximum attention, maximum support. Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi and Defense Minister Umerov are currently on the ground, at the front, all day long,” he mentioned.

Zelensky claimed that “the existing problems are being resolved,” and that items bolstered with contemporary servicemen, drones, and digital warfare gear are on their approach to troops.

“Command positions will also be reinforced. A detailed report will follow later,” he mentioned.