Zelensky: Democrats call Russia an aggressor and will not hand over Ukrainian lands to Putin

Expectations of strengthening the allied position

President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that following the Democratic Party's victory in the US midterm elections, support for Ukraine from both American parties will be strengthened. The head of state emphasised that the new wave of legislators is not attempting to place Ukraine and Russia on equal footing; on the contrary, they openly classify Moscow as an aggressor.

The President made these statements during a conversation with CNN journalists.

The significance of unity among American political forces

For Kyiv, it is critically important to maintain consensus between the two main political forces in the US. Zelensky hopes that after the renewal of the Congress composition, such an approach will be preserved and even become stronger.

“Для нас надзвичайно важлива двопартійна підтримка, і я думаю, що в цьому випадку ми можемо її зберегти. Ми вдячні Конгресу, Сенату й Президенту. Для нас дуже важливо, коли навколо України є така єдність” (Bipartisan support is extremely important for us, and I think that in this case we can maintain it. We are grateful to Congress, the Senate, and the President. It is very important for us when there is such unity around Ukraine), he noted.

Position of newly elected Democratic representatives

Zelensky reported that he has already received assurances of support from newly elected members of Congress and Democratic Party figures. He emphasised that these politicians clearly choose Ukraine's side.

“Вони на нашому боці, не намагаються балансувати між нами й Росією. Вони не бояться називати Росію агресором. Вони не хочуть віддавати нашу землю Путіну” (They are on our side, they do not try to balance between us and Russia. They are not afraid to call Russia an aggressor. They do not want to hand over our land to Putin), the President stressed.

Need for assistance against the backdrop of Russian attacks

The head of state reminded that Ukraine is currently going through a difficult stage of the war. Russian troops are carrying out massive strikes, using Iranian drones, as well as ballistic and cruise missiles. The targets of the attacks are civilian and energy infrastructure, including schools and energy facilities.

That is why, according to Zelensky, Ukraine particularly needs strengthened support from the United States.

“Ми справді розраховуємо на посилення двопартійної підтримки. Вона нам дуже потрібна” (We really count on the strengthening of bipartisan support. We need it very much), the President concluded.