Very powerful: Schumer on Zelensky's meeting on Capitol Hill
Kyiv • UNN
According to Schumer, Zelenskiy "described in great detail what Ukraine needs and how the United States can help the country defend itself against Russia."
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday was "very powerful," UNN reports citing CNN.
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According to Schumer, Zelenskiy "described in great detail what Ukraine needs and how the United States can help the country defend itself against Russia."
"If he gets the help he needs, he will win," Schumer said. "If we lose, Putin wins, and that's very, very dangerous for the United States."
According to the Democratic senator from New York, Zelenskiy also said that Ukraine needs help quickly.
Before Schumer made his extended remarks, Schumer, McConnell and Zelenskiy walked past reporters and Schumer said it was a "very good and productive meeting," but the trio kept walking and said nothing more. Schumer later returned to speak to reporters.
Earlier
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the United States Congress.
According to Voice of America, Zelenskiy is meeting with Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The meeting is held behind closed doors.
President Zelenskiy will also meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson, his spokesman said.