President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with representatives of the American think tank Hudson Institute.
The Head of State thanked them for their attention to Ukraine, support for the projects of First Lady Olena Zelenska, and continued assistance. The President expressed special gratitude to ordinary Americans for the support Ukraine has felt throughout all the years of this full-scale Russian aggression. Ukraine deeply values every sign of help and the compassion of American hearts for our fight for independence.
“We are very grateful to the United States, and it is truly important that we have such strong allies at various levels,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
During the meeting, they discussed cooperation with the U.S. Congress, diplomatic work to achieve a dignified peace, and the importance of the United States’ active participation in the negotiation process. According to the Head of State, Ukraine expects that the pause in negotiations will eventually end and that diplomacy will be reinvigorated.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed them about the consequences of Russian shelling in recent days and emphasized that, in light of these attacks, it is particularly important to bolster Ukraine’s air defense
Representatives of Hudson Institute noted Ukraine’s strong positions on the frontline and spoke about their conversations with ordinary Ukrainians during this visit, including combat medics.