Nancy Pelosi meets Zelensky on unannounced visit to Kyiv鈥攐fficials

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This file photo taken on April 28, 2022 shows House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (L) speaking next to Ukrainian ambassador Oksana Markarova (R) as they unveil a photo exhibit on the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC. AFP

KYIV鈥擴S Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi voiced support for Ukraine鈥檚鈥渇ight for freedom鈥� at a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on a visit to Kyiv, US and Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.

鈥淲e believe that we are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom鈥� Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done,鈥� Pelosi told Zelensky, according to a video from the Ukrainian presidency.

Zelensky tweeted: 鈥淭hank you to the United States for helping protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state鈥�.

鈥淭he US is leading strong support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression,鈥� he said.

The trip by a Congressional delegation had not been previously announced.

鈥淥ur delegation proudly delivered the message that additional American support is on the way, as we work to transform President Biden鈥檚 strong funding request into a legislative package,鈥� Pelosi鈥檚 office said in a statement.

US President Joe Biden last week proposed a huge $33-billion (31-billion euro) package for arming and supporting Ukraine.

Biden also outlined proposed new laws to allow using luxury assets stripped from Russian oligarchs to compensate Ukraine for the destruction wreaked by the invading Russians.

鈥淲hen we return to the United States, we will do so further informed, deeply inspired and ready to do what is needed to help the Ukrainian people as they defend democracy for their nation and for the world,鈥� Pelosi鈥檚 statement continued.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv last month.

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