President Zelensky of Ukraine has issued a dire warning to Congress, stating that without US military aid, his country may be forced to cede further territory to Russia. The $95 billion international aid package, which includes $60 billion for Ukraine, has been stalled in the House of Representatives for over a month, putting Ukraine’s major cities at risk.
“If there is no US support, it means that we have no air defense, no Patriot missiles, no jammers for electronic warfare, no 155-millimeter artillery rounds,” Zelensky emphasized in a recent interview. The lack of aid could lead to a retreat and potential Russian advancement towards Ukraine’s big cities.
The situation in Ukraine has become increasingly precarious, with Russian forces gaining control over key territories in the east. Last month, Ukraine announced its withdrawal from Avdiivka, a town on the eastern front, signaling a shift in the war in Russia’s favor.
As tensions escalate, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine’s border villages, prompting President Putin to propose creating a “sanitary zone” inside Ukraine. The uncertainties surrounding the US aid bill have left Ukraine scrambling to find ways to hold the frontline stable and prepare for a potential counteroffensive.
President Zelensky stressed the urgency of the situation, urging Congress to act swiftly. The fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance as political negotiations continue, with the hope that a bipartisan solution can be reached to prevent further territorial losses to Russia.
