High-level US delegations met with Zelensky in kyiv

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner, a Republican, shared on Twitter that he visited the Ukrainian capital Kiev with a delegation, including lawmakers from his own party Chris Stewart, Darin LaHood and Rich McCormick, and met with President Zelenskiy. .reported

Turner stressed that both the US Republican and Democratic Parties continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

In the statement made on the official website of the Ukrainian Presidency, Zelenskiy was reported to have stressed the importance of US support during the meeting.

In the statement, it was noted that US aid to Ukraine and the role of Congress in this process were discussed.

“SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE IS RELATED TO THE INTEREST OF THE UNITED STATES”

Zelenskiy also received the delegation of US politicians, businessmen and philanthropic institutions led by former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is among the names mentioned for the 2024 presidential election.

Pompeo, in his tweets about the visit, said: “I just left the Ukraine. I saw the damage caused by (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s invasion and was inspired by the courage of the Ukrainian people. One thing is clear: It is in the fundamental interest of the United States to help Ukraine end this war.” he used the phrase.

Stating that support for Ukraine is not about abstract ideals like “global democracy” but about strengthening the US’s own national and economic security, Pompeo said: “If Putin wins, he will control critical exports to the US and will be on the brink of a broader war in Europe. We cannot allow that to happen,” he said.

In that context, Pompeo stressed the importance of continuing to support Ukraine. (AA)