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ConflictZelensky meets U.S. senators at Capitol, urges air defense systems
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. senators at the Capitol on Tuesday to request additional American military support, particularly anti-ballistic missile systems, and to highlight Ukraine's battlefield progress against Russian forces. The meeting took place just before senators voted to advance a legislative package that would impose new sanctions on Russia and introduce steep tariffs on countries supporting Moscow's war effort. Zelensky's visit underscores Ukraine's urgent need for advanced air defense capabilities to counter Russian missile strikes, while also signaling Kyiv's confidence in its ongoing counteroffensive. The session reflects continued bipartisan U.S. engagement with Ukraine amid the protracted conflict.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with senators at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for additional American assistance, with a particular focus on anti-ballistic missiles. He also highlighted Ukraine's recent battlefield gains in the ongoing war against Russia.
The meeting took place shortly before senators voted to advance legislation that would impose further sanctions on Russia and introduce steep tariffs on certain countries.
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Zelensky Urges U.S. Senators for Air Defenses, Says Ukraine Is Winning War