Patriot missiles, applause and a flag as a gift: how was Zelensky's visit to the USA - ForumDaily
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Patriot missiles, applause and a flag as a gift: how was Zelensky's visit to the USA

On December 21, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky flew to the United States to meet with US President Joe Biden. He also addressed both houses of Congress and held a number of meetings. We decided to talk about what they talked about and how Zelensky was received in the USA.

Press conference

Following the meeting of the presidents at a press conference, Zelensky said that Ukraine and the United States had reached a new level of alliance since the beginning of full-scale Russian aggression, according to official website of the President of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that at all meetings in the United States, the issue of countering Russian terror and restoring Ukraine's destroyed infrastructure, primarily energy, is raised.

“We have to get through this winter. We must protect our people. We must and will be as specific as possible in such things - this is a key humanitarian issue for us now. It is a matter of survival,” he stressed.

Also, according to the president, during the meeting, further sanctions and legal pressure on the terrorist state were discussed.

He noted the importance of US leadership in the implementation of the Ukrainian formula for peace.

“We are proposing very specific points and what the US can do to help meet them. We offer the Global Peace Formula Summit,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

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For his part, Biden noted that Zelensky’s visit to Washington right now is important for the American people and the whole world to hear firsthand about the help and support Ukraine needs in 2023.

He noted that since the Russian invasion, the United States and other countries have become in support of Ukraine through the imposition of sanctions and the provision of assistance, including humanitarian, military and financial. The President of the United States assured that this support would continue.

Among other things, Joe Biden stressed that the United States and allies understand the importance of helping Ukraine rebuild the energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.

“Russia uses winter as a weapon. This is an example of the crimes that Russia is committing against the civilian population of Ukraine,” the US President said.

He assured Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people that the Americans would be there for as long as needed.

“What you are doing, what you have achieved, is important not only for Ukraine, but for the whole world. Together we will continue to keep the fire of democracy going, and that light will overcome the darkness,” Biden concluded.

After the meeting, Biden announced a new $2,2 billion aid package for Ukraine, including the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system. This amount includes not only military aid, but also humanitarian aid.

The military aid package included:

  • one Patriot battery and ammunition;
  • ammunition for HIMARS;
  • 500 artillery shells 155 mm with precise aiming;
  • 10 120 mm mortar systems and 10 thousand 120 mm mines;
  • 10 82mm mortar systems;
  • 10 60 mm mortar systems;
  • 37 Cougar MRAP;
  • 120 HMMWVs;
  • 6 armored general purpose trucks;
  • unnamed number of HARMs;
  • unnamed number of JADMs;
  • more than 2700 grenade launchers and small arms;
  • Claymore anti-personnel ammunition;
  • night vision devices and optics;
  • tactical secure communication systems;
  • body armor;
  • 45 thousand 152-mm artillery shells;
  • 20 thousand 122-mm artillery shells;
  • 50 thousand 122-mm rockets for BM-21 Grad systems;
  • 100 thousand 125-mm tank ammunition;
  • terminals and SATCOM services.
Speech in Congress and applause

After a series of meetings, Zelensky went to his speech before both houses of Congress.

He noted that he would speak in Congress in English as a token of respect and gratitude to the great American people, who from the first day supported Ukraine in the struggle for freedom and common democratic values.

Zelensky was not only greeted with applause, but his entire speech was accompanied by a standing ovation.

At the beginning of his speech, Zelensky thanked everyone - politicians, journalists and Americans for supporting Ukraine.

He told how he visited Bakhmutets, a city on the front line, which is completely under shelling. And he noted that the city is still resisting Russian aggression and thanks to US assistance.

Zelensky also stressed the vital need for further assistance.

“If your Patriots stop Russian terror against our cities, this will allow Ukrainian patriots to fully work in defense of our freedom,” he said. — If Russia does not reach our cities with artillery, it tries to destroy them with missiles. Moreover, Russia has found an accomplice in this genocidal policy. This is Iran. Iranian drones traveling to Russia in the hundreds have become a threat to our critical infrastructure. So one terrorist finds another. And it's only a matter of time before they strike your other allies if we don't stop them now. We have to do this."

He also called for increased sanctions against Russia. Zelenskiy said Biden supported his 10-point peace plan, but added that every member of Congress can help make it happen.

Zelensky said that this Christmas for Ukrainians may be in the dark by candlelight, but the Ukrainians will not give up. And together with the United States, Ukraine will achieve complete peace.

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“Thank you to every American family who values ​​the warmth of their home and desires the same warmth for others. I thank President Biden and both parties in Congress for their invaluable assistance. “I thank your cities and citizens who supported Ukraine this year, who received our people, who hung our flags, who helped us,” he said. — The Ukrainian people will win. I know that everything depends on us. From the Armed Forces of Ukraine. But much depends on the world, just as much in the world depends on you.”

After the speech, he handed over the flag of Ukraine, which he received in Bakhmut, to Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, and she presented Zelensky with the US flag that fluttered over the Capitol on December 21, the day of the visit of the President of Ukraine to the United States.

“When I was in Bakhmut yesterday, our heroes handed me the flag. Battle banner. The banner of those who defend Ukraine, Europe and the world at the cost of their lives. They asked me to hand over this flag to you - the Congress of the United States of America, members of the House of Representatives and senators, whose decisions can save millions of people,” Zelensky said. - Let these decisions be made. Let this banner be with you. It symbolizes that we will win this war. We stand, we fight and we win. Because we are together. Ukraine, the USA and the entire free world."

Zelensky also held separate meetings with Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

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