Support for Ukraine is not an act of charity, but an investment in global security and democracy, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech before the US Congress. The Kyiv leader also called for maintaining support for Ukraine. Washington is by far Ukraine’s most important weapons supplier, and American equipment delivered to Ukraine, such as Javelin anti-tank systems or HIMARS missile launchers, have been instrumental in repelling Russian attacks. On this occasion, the United States have promised a new assistance package worth 1.85 billion USD, which includes an anti-air missile system, requested by Ukraine a while ago, considering that cities and infrastructure are constantly targeted by Russian shelling. During his meeting with president Joe Biden, Volodymyr Zelensky said it will take more Patriot systems to fend off Russian attacks. Zelensky’s surprise visit to Washington occurred 300 days since the start of Russia’s invasion, and was his first visit abroad since the start of the war on February 24.
RADOR – 22 decembrie
