Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued an impassioned appeal for continued US military aid as he arrived in Washington on Monday.
Addressing military officials, he said Ukraine is not fighting just for its own freedom but for global democracy.
His comments come as an aid package worth billions languishes in Congress amid a partisan political row.
Rebuking Republicans, who are blocking the aid, Mr Zelensky called the delay a “dream come true” for Vladimir Putin.
“If there’s anyone inspired by unresolved issues on Capitol Hill, it’s just Putin and his sick clique,” the Ukrainian leader argued.
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