Zelensky says he called for recognition of Russia as a 'terrorist state' in meeting with US Senate GOP delegation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with a congressional delegation led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kyiv Saturday, and called for Russia to officially be recognized as a "terrorist state," he said Saturday in his nightly address.

Zelensky said he discussed US support for Ukraine and tightening sanctions on Russia with the delegation.

"I believe that this visit once again demonstrates the strength of bipartisan support for our state, the strength of ties between the Ukrainian and American nations," Zelensky said.

CNN previously reported Zelensky has asked President Joe Biden to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.

The Ukrainian president added in his address Saturday he "expressed gratitude for the historic decision to renew the Lend Lease program" during the GOP delegation's visit.

Biden earlier this week signed into law the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act. The new law, which eases some of the requirements for the US to lend or lease military equipment to Ukraine, passed with a bipartisan majority in the US House and Senate.

Its sponsors said the legislation gives Biden much broader authority to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia and addresses how the US can get weapons to Ukraine faster.

Zelensky said earlier Saturday on his Instagram account the GOP delegation visit was "a strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine from the United States Congress and the American people."

He added on Instagram: "Thank you for your leadership in helping us in our struggle not only for our country, but also for democratic values and freedoms. We really appreciate it."

Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas were also seen meeting Zelensky in video and photos posted to the Ukrainian president's social media accounts.

It was unclear Saturday evening whether the delegation was still in the Ukrainian capital.

McConnell and the other senators became the latest US officials to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded the eastern European nation in late February.

Two weeks ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led the first congressional delegation to Ukraine since war broke out. Pelosi, joined by several senior House Democrats, met with Zelensky in Kyiv.

A statement posted on Zelensky's official website following the meeting with the GOP senators noted the Ukrainian leader "expressed hope that the US Senate will promptly approve a package of additional funding to support the Ukrainian people."

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/14/politics/zelensky-ukraine-mcconnell-republican-senators/index.html

Really?

Any opposition to the western world has always been a terrorist state.

Why? I don't know!

I maintain that Zelensky is the cause of Ukraine's present-day turmoil. He failed his people and wants to shift the blame. Politicians are the same all over the world.

I think the special military operation has to come to an end now and Russia should declare a full blown war against Ukraine!! This man still has comfort and sleep that’s why his mouth is always running!!!

DerrickzB:
I think the special military operation has to come to an end now and Russia should declare a full blown war against Ukraine!! This man still has comfort and sleep that’s why his mouth is always running!!!

RUSSIA DOEST HAVE THAT MIGHT. WHAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY DOING IS THEIR BEST

This drug addict is still running his mouth... Putting should pls shift attack to kyiv. If this man is receiving bomb left and right in kyiv he wont even have time to talk

Na so them they do am ni, MumuLenzky!
Terrorist state Ko, Terrorist Country ni.

Another photo shoot

Now it is the turn of the Republicans!

Zelensky does not understand that he is been played

Okay so the labour party in the UK will also visit to have a photo

Putin is a terrorist who seeks to expand his sphere of influence around the globe.But fortunately for us, the US-led West is smarter and more powerful than the terrorist

DerrickzB:
I think the special military operation has to come to an end now and Russia should declare a full blown war against Ukraine!! This man still has comfort and sleep that’s why his mouth is always running!!!

yes russian troops were sleeping in ukraine, even so they were claiming teritories every minute.

Kelvin3476:
RUSSIA DOEST HAVE THAT MIGHT. WHAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY DOING IS THEIR BEST

Loool!! Bro please, I assume this is sarcasm!!! Cause what are you saying bikonu

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yes russian troops were sleeping in ukraine, even so they were claiming teritories every minute.

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