Ukraine war briefing: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
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Ukrainian president Zelenskyy assured that US military aid remains uninterrupted despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent announcement of a 90-day pause on foreign aid allocations. Ukraine significantly depends on US support for 40% of its military needs. Concurrently, Zelenskyy expressed readiness to assist Moldova, which faces an energy crisis exacerbated by halted Russian gas supplies. While discussions on ending the war in Ukraine may involve future negotiations led by Trump, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Ukrainian participation alongside the US and Europe to ensure meaningful dialogue.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed military aid from the US has not been halted, despite a temporary pause announced for foreign aid grants.
Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's critical reliance on the US for military needs, as the nation prepares to support Moldova amid its energy crisis.
He underscored the necessity for Ukraine’s involvement in any future negotiations regarding the war, highlighting the uncertain nature of talks involving Trump.
Moldovan president Maia Sandu urged that Russia's tactics have exacerbated their energy crisis and emphasized the rising energy costs.
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