Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he has hope for gaining additional military aid from the US.
"I have hope for the US Congress, and I am sure it will be a positive solution," Zelensky said, in response to a question from CNN at a news conference Sunday. "Otherwise, I don’t understand which world we live in — definitely a different world. That is why we count on the US Congress. They know we need their support through the months ahead, and I met senators and bipartisan representatives."
Zelensky said the US is aware that Ukraine is in need of more air defense systems, and added the money provided for the additional support "will remain in the US companies — with companies who are the manufacturers of this kind of weapons which we need."
Some background: On Saturday, US President Joe Biden urged House Speaker Mike Johnson and members of Congress to return from a two-week break and pass much-needed aid for Ukraine.
The speaker has resisted calls to bring a Senate-passed aid package up for a quick vote — a move that would almost certainly spark a revolt from some members of his own party. While visiting Ukraine last week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also called on House Republicans to pass the aid bill.