US and Ukrainian presidents hold two-hour meeting before press conference, as Zelenskiy seeks more aid against Russia
“You will never stand alone,” he said. “Because we understand in our bones that Ukraine’s fight is part of something much bigger. The American people know that if we stand by in the face of such blatant attacks on liberty and democracy, and the core principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, the world would surely face worse consequences.”The US has already supplied $22bn in military assistance to Ukraine since the Russians invaded in February.
“Every dollar of this investment for the United States is going to strengthen global security,” he said. “Regardless of the changes in the Congress, I believe that there will be bipartisan and bicameral support.” “For me as a president, a just peace is no compromises as to the sovereignty, freedom and territorial integrity of my country. And payback for all the damages inflicted by Russian aggression,” he said.
“I would like to emphasise how many parents lost their sons and daughters on the frontlines. So, what is just peace for them? Money is nothing and those compensations or reparations are of no consequence. They live by revenge. I think this is a tremendous tragedy and the longer the war lasts, the longer this aggression lasts, there will be more parents who live for the sake of vengeance.”
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