Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that the new Democratic-controlled US Congress will approve additional assistance for Kyiv as the war with Russia approaches its fifth year. Speaking amid continued fighting, Zelenskyy said he expects lawmakers to maintain bipartisan support for Ukraine’s defense and to back further military and financial aid. His remarks came as European Union officials also urged the incoming Congress to intensify pressure on Moscow to end the four-and-a-half-year conflict, calling for sustained sanctions and diplomatic isolation of Russia.
The appeals highlight Kyiv’s reliance on Western support as fighting persists in eastern Ukraine. EU officials said transatlantic unity remains essential to countering Russian aggression and to pushing Moscow toward a negotiated settlement. Congressional leaders have not yet outlined a timetable for new Ukraine-related legislation, and the scope of any assistance package remains unclear. Analysts note that US aid has been central to Ukraine’s war effort, while Russia has repeatedly dismissed Western pressure. Neither the Kremlin nor congressional leaders responded immediately to the statements.
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