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Zelenskyy reacts to US Congress' vote on aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy reacts to US Congress' vote on aid to Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo: Getty Images)

Today, on April 20, the US House of Representatives approved a bill to fund aid to Ukraine. This decision kept history on track, states Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"I am grateful to the US House of Representatives, both parties and Speaker Mike Johnson personally for the decision that keeps the course of history on track. Democracy and freedom will always matter in the world and will never be defeated as long as America helps to defend them," the President emphasized.

He emphasized that today a vital bill was adopted that will help prevent the spread of war, save thousands and thousands of lives, and make the people of Ukraine and the United States stronger.

"Just peace and security can only be achieved through strength. We hope that the bills will be supported in the Senate and sent to President Biden for consideration. Thank you, America!" the head of state emphasized.

RBC-Ukraine reported that the US Congress approved assistance to Ukraine on April 20. You can read more about what will happen next with the bill and when Ukraine will receive the aid in the RBC-Ukraine article.

Earlier today, the US House of Representatives approved the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.