Svyrydenko, US lawmakers discuss stronger support for Ukraine, more pressure on Russia

Bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress is extremely important for Ukraine, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said after meetings with the Senate and House caucuses.

"We discussed the importance of maintaining and strengthening support for Ukraine, particularly in the areas of security, financial assistance and sanctions pressure on Russia. We outlined Ukraine's key defense needs, and our priority right now is countering Russian ballistic missiles. Our ability to get through next winter, protect our people and safeguard our energy system depends on this," Svyrydenko said on Telegram.

She said Ukraine seeks a just and lasting peace, and that one of the key tools for achieving peace is increasing pressure on Russia.

"Sanctions are already reducing the potential of Russia's war machine, and this pressure must only grow. It is critically important to restrict supplies of components used in weapons production and to consistently reduce Russia's revenues from oil and gas exports. This is what is gradually weakening Russia's ability to wage war," the prime minister said.

At the same time, Ukraine is offering partners cutting-edge defense solutions and unique battlefield experience in their use. These are technologies designed for modern warfare, tested in real combat conditions and constantly improved. It is exactly these Ukrainian solutions that global security needs today.

"I am grateful to every congressman and every congresswoman who supports Ukraine and helps advance a just and lasting peace. Ukrainian flags in U.S. states are a moving and valuable symbol of support for us. We are grateful to every American volunteer who, shoulder to shoulder with our troops, is defending the highest value – freedom," Svyrydenko said.