Zelenskyy's direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What's next is uncertain
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a closed-door meeting of half the Senate, emphasizing the need for U.S. support against Russia.
- Zelenskyy requested Patriot interceptor missiles, expanded access to Starlink internet, and a sanctions package against Russia.
- The Senate advanced the sanctions bill, which passed with a vote of 86-11, sending it to the House.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson leads a Republican majority that is hesitant to engage in overseas U.S. affairs.
- Advocates urge Congress to maintain momentum in supporting Ukraine amidst uncertainties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the U.S. Capitol for a meeting with bipartisan leaders, where he made a direct plea for U.S. support in the ongoing war against Russia. He highlighted the urgent need for military assistance, including Patriot interceptor missiles, and requested a sanctions package aimed at crippling Russia's oil and gas revenues.
During the meeting, which saw significant attendance from senators, Zelenskyy conveyed the morale-boosting impact that U.S. support would have on Ukrainian troops and civilians. The Senate subsequently advanced a sanctions bill, initially proposed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, which received bipartisan backing and passed with a substantial majority.
However, the path forward remains uncertain as the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, faces internal divisions regarding foreign intervention. Advocates for Ukraine are calling on Congress to act decisively to maintain international support for Ukraine's struggle against Russian aggression.
泽连斯基的直接呼吁帮助解锁了参议院对俄罗斯的制裁。接下来不确定。
乌克兰总统泽连斯基抵达美国国会，与两党领导人会面，直接呼吁美国在与俄罗斯的持续战争中提供支持。他强调了对军事援助的迫切需求，包括爱国者拦截导弹，并请求一项旨在削弱俄罗斯石油和天然气收入的制裁方案。
在会议上，参议员们的积极参与使泽连斯基能够传达美国支持对乌克兰军队和民众士气的提振作用。随后，参议院推进了一项制裁法案，该法案最初由已故的林赛·格雷厄姆参议员提出，获得了两党的支持，并以大多数票通过。
然而，前进的道路仍然不确定，因为众议院在议长迈克·约翰逊的领导下面临关于外国干预的内部分歧。支持乌克兰的倡导者呼吁国会采取果断行动，以维持国际社会对乌克兰抵抗俄罗斯侵略的支持。