In Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, including Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, members of the Armed Services Committee led by Chairman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul, Co-Chair Adam Smith, Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Mike Turner, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
The President emphasized that freedom relies on bipartisan support and determination of the United States.
“This is a very important opportunity to meet. I am grateful for the strong support of Ukraine by the United States, which saves the lives of our people and helps defend our independence and freedom,” said the President.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the key points of the Victory Plan to the members of the House of Representatives and provided a detailed overview of the war and the situation on the battlefield.
“We are at a critical juncture in this war. With the Kursk operation, we have shown that Putin does not have the strength to hold out when we apply real pressure. That is why we need strong pressure and strong positions for Ukraine right now to force Russia into peace. And we have prepared a plan, an urgent plan, to strengthen us on the path to victory,” the President stated.
The President called for assistance in ensuring that Ukraine is given permission and the necessary means to strike military targets in Russia.
Key topics of the meeting included protecting Ukraine’s energy grid and preparing for the winter, blocking the supply of Western components to the aggressor state, developing and deploying Ukrainian long-range capabilities. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for investing in Ukraine’s defense production.
Additionally, the parties discussed ensuring free navigation in the Black Sea and Ukraine's success in destroying the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
