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During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts to the House’s passage of aid to Ukraine and explains the impact it will have the war with Russia.

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The U.S. Assistance Increases Ukraine's Chances at Victory – Andriy Yermak in an Interview with CNN

21 April 2024 - 19:53

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak thanked the U.S. House of Representatives for approving a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine and expressed hope that the Senate would approve the bill as soon as possible. He said this in an interview on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS".

"This is a crucial decision for us. Undoubtedly, its adoption increases our chances of defeating the aggressor, especially now that we see Russia preparing for a new offensive," he said.

The Head of the President's Office thanked the U.S. President and his administration for their efforts and the entire American people for supporting Ukraine.
According to him, Ukraine is most in need of 155 mm ammunition, ATACMS missiles, drones, electronic warfare equipment, F-16 jets, additional Patriot systems and missiles.

"Without this, we cannot protect our cities and people. We need these supplies urgently because the price is Ukrainian lives," emphasized Andriy Yermak.

He reiterated that Russia will not be able to occupy Ukrainian territories, as Ukrainians courageously continue to defend their lands until victory, and the assistance of partners, including the United States, makes Ukraine stronger.

The U.S. Assistance Increases Ukraine's Chances at Victory – Andriy Yermak in an Interview with CNN

21 April 2024 - 19:53

According to him, Ukraine is most in need of 155 mm ammunition, ATACMS missiles, drones, electronic warfare equipment, F-16 jets, additional Patriot systems and missiles.

President in the Interview with NBC:
It is Important to Fill the Package of Assistance from the United States with Scarce Weapons

21 April 2024 - 19:42

On NBC's "Meet the Press", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told about what should be included in the aid package approved by the U.S. Congress for Ukraine the day before.
The Head of State thanked the U.S. House of Representatives, both parties, Speaker Mike Johnson, President Joseph Biden and the entire American people for supporting Ukraine.

"We have been waiting for six months. But we didn't just sit around, we all fought together. I would like to thank our entire team and the entire team in the United States of America who did everything to ensure a positive decision. 

It will definitely help us a lot today. 

I believe that this support will effectively strengthen Ukraine and the Armed Forces," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The President emphasized that thanks to this support, we will have a chance at victory. 

• But for this, it is important to fill the package with what Ukraine needs most. 
• We need scarce weapons to repel the Russian invaders.

"This includes artillery, strategic long-range weapons, ATACMS – all of this is important to avoid losing people at the front. 

• The reason we are losing them is because we don't have the appropriate long-range weapons. 
• This, as well as air defense, which is so important, is certainly a priority today," the Head of State said.

According to the President, Ukraine is now waiting for a positive decision from the Senate and hopes to receive the aid without delay.

"After stabilization, we have every chance to regain the initiative. To do this, we must have the appropriate weapons," Volodymyr Zelenskyy summarized.

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President in the Interview with NBC: It is Important to Fill the Package of Assistance from the United States with Scarce Weapons

 21 April 2024 - 19:42

"This includes artillery, strategic long-range weapons, ATACMS – all of this is important to avoid losing people at the front. The reason we are losing them is because we don't have the appropriate long-range weapons. This, as well as air defense, which is so important, is certainly a priority today," the Head of State said.

We Are Doing Everything to Enhance Protection of the Sky – Address by the President of Ukraine

21 April 2024 - 17:33

I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!

A few key points for today.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi has just delivered a report on the hottest spots of the frontline. 

• Chasiv Yar and other key directions in the Donetsk region: Pokrovsk, Kurakhove. 
• Also, Kupyansk direction in the Kharkiv region. 
• Our positions, our results. I am grateful to every soldier, every commander, to all our combat units that are truly efficient and resilient. 

Today, the Commander-in-Chief also reported on the destruction of targets in the occupied territory – the operations carried out and the preparation of planned ones. 

• The Russian army has to suffer losses every day, and every such day of Russian losses brings us closer to the much-needed peace. 

I also spoke with Defense Minister Umerov, mainly about air defense. 

• We are doing everything possible, contacting all available partners to enhance the protection of the sky by increasing the number and quality of air defense systems at the disposal of our warriors. 
• Every leader and country assisting us in this are real life savers.

And of course, we are now continuing our contacts with the American side. At all necessary levels. 

• The Senate's prompt decision in support of the Ukrainian package is crucial for us now. 
• So, at the level of the Office, at the level of our diplomats, we are actively working to ensure a positive political outcome in the quick approval of the package, as well as a positive outcome in the package itself – so that it contains exactly what our warriors at the front are waiting for. 
• The time between political decisions and the actual destruction of the enemy at the front, between the approval of the package and the strength of our guys, should be as short as possible. 
• And the strength should be the one that can really change the situation on the frontline. 
• Frontline air defense is as crucial as the protection of our cities and villages. 
• Our long-range capabilities. 
• Our artillery. 
• Our ability to expand the area of our control. 
• Every day is important now – important in communication, in politics, in logistics. 

And I am grateful to all our friends in the United States, to each of our partners in the world who, like us in Ukraine, understand common opportunities and common tasks. 

Together, using all methods, we must 

• stop Russian terror, 
• limit Russia's war potential, and 
• force Putin to acknowledge the obvious: this war will gain him nothing.

I thank everyone who is with Ukraine and in Ukraine! Thank you to all who fight for our state and people, to everyone who helps, and to everyone who contributes to Ukrainian strength and protects lives.

Glory to Ukraine!

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We Are Doing Everything to Enhance Protection of the Sky – Address by the President of Ukraine

 21 April 2024 - 17:33

Together, using all methods, we must stop Russian terror, limit Russia's war potential, and force Putin to acknowledge the obvious: this war will gain him nothing.