NEW: Nancy Pelosi leads U.S. delegation to Kyiv and meets with Ukraine's president
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Photo: Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesSunday from the Ukrainian president showing the U.S. house speaker visiting Ukraine's capital.Pelosi's visit is a reflection of the growing pressure for the U.S. to send high-level officials to Kyiv, after recent visits by U.K.It comes less than a week after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III visited Ukraine.
During the meeting, Zelensky conveyed the clear need for continued security, economic and humanitarian assistance from the U.S. and the congressional delegation assured him that additional American support is on its way, according to Pelosi's office."Your fight is a fight for everyone. So our commitment is to be here for you until the fight is done," Pelosi said.
'The United States is a leader in Ukraine’s strong support in the fight against Russian aggression. Thank you for helping to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state!" Zelenksy said.What's next: "Our delegation will now continue our travels in Poland, where we will meet with President Andrzej Duda and senior officials. We look forward to thanking our Polish allies for their dedication and humanitarian efforts," Pelosi said in a statement early Sunday.
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