Zelenskiy Says US Aid Gives Ukraine Means to Retake Initiative
- Ukraine president speaks on NBC after aid bill passes US House
- Long-range weaponry, air defense are Kyiv’s highest priorities
Volodymyr Zelenskiy
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New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight against Russia’s invasion, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
The package of almost $61 billion in military and economic approved by the House of Representatives comes at a time Kremlin forces have been pressing their advantage in weaponry and manpower of Kyiv’s troops. The House bill is expected to be taken up by the Senate within days.