-I wanted to thank you for what you do. You have demonstrated your commitment to democratic principles and are fighting for territorial independence,” US Vice President Kamala Harris said at a press conference on Saturday as part of the Munich Security Conference.
The American official stressed that her country “proudly stood by Ukraine during the past two years.” She added: “President Joe Biden and I will stand by Ukraine at all times.”
– Yesterday we received reports of the death of Alexei Navalny. I met his wife, Julia, and expressed my pain, horror, and anger. Alexei Navalny was a courageous leader who stood up to corruption and tyranny. Kamala Harris indicated that the information related to his death is further evidence of Vladimir Putin's brutality.
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The US Vice President also said that Ukraine “is still fighting heroically against Putin's continued brutality.” Thanks to the courage of the people of Ukraine, and thanks to the American alliance, Kiev is still fighting and strong. Mr. President, I deeply admire your readiness, determination and struggle. Ukraine has achieved great successes in the war against an adversary that seeks to subjugate Ukraine, I asked President Volodymyr Zelensky.
“You have support in both houses of the US Congress,” she declared.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the US Vice President for her support. He stressed – Thank you very much for your respect for our nation.
– I am grateful for the support of the United States’ leadership, which helped unite the world and confront Russia. In the future, we will all work together to develop and strengthen our security in the face of Russian aggression. He stressed that hatred of Vladimir Putin will never win.
Volodymyr Zelensky added, “Ukrainian soldiers need support and a positive vote on the aid package.” – I spoke with the Vice President about our prospects and the support we need. She also spoke about the permanent transformation of our country. We will talk about the responsibility of Vladimir Putin. He added: “We must ensure the confiscation and use of Russian assets.”
— Vladimir Putin has no respect for people's lives or any rules, and the only things that matter to him are money and power. (…) He added that we need to impose broad sanctions on Russia to limit the possibility of financing the war.
Finally, Zelensky emphasized that he was grateful for the support of “all Americans and Parliament.” “We have to do everything to stop Russia,” the Ukrainian president concluded.
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