WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy received pledges of unstinting assist and air defence weapons from President Joe Biden on Thursday (Sep 21), however he warned that Russia might nonetheless defeat Kyiv if Republican lawmakers reduce US navy assist.
Carrying his trademark olive inexperienced military-style shirt, Zelenskyy huddled with members of Congress earlier than stopping on the Pentagon and the White Home, the place Biden greeted him with an honour guard.
“We enormously recognize the help supplied by america to fight Russian terror, actually terror,” Zelenskyy advised Biden within the Oval Ofice.
Sitting with Biden beneath portraits of former presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and studying ready remarks from playing cards, Zelenskyy additionally thanked Congress for its “large, big assist”.
Biden hailed the “huge bravery” of the Ukrainian folks as they battle again Russia’s invasion, including that “the American persons are decided to see to it that we do all we will to make sure the world stands with you”.
“We’re supporting a simply and lasting peace, one which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he stated.