'I am standing here on the same podium as the president of the United States,' Zelensky said. 'For me, this is a historic moment,' and one that sends a clear signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, he added.
this week as part of its $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, bringing total U.S. assistance to over $100 billion.
During the press conference, Zelensky said that "regardless of changes in Congress, I believe that there will be bipartisan, bicameral support" for Ukraine. Biden, meanwhile, said he had no concerns about Western unity behind Ukraine fraying in the new year.Biden said he and Zelensky shared "the exact same vision: a free, independent, prosperous and secure Ukraine.
"He's willing to give his life for his country," Biden said of Zelensky. "And so I think it's he is important for him to know we are going to do everything in our power to see that he succeeds." "I am standing here on the same podium as the president of the United States," Zelensky said. "For me, this is a historic moment," and one that sends a clear signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, he added.
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