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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he held an important meeting with a bipartisan delegation of senators from both chambers of the US Congress to discuss support for Ukraine, prospects for diplomacy, and the country's air defense needs.

Sharing details of his diplomatic meeting with the American delegation, Zelensky said: "I thanked Jeanne Shaheen, Lindsey Graham, Dick Durbin, Chris Coons, Mike Rounds, and Mike Turner for their support for Ukraine and their continued focus on our country. We had an in-depth discussion about the prospects for diplomacy and what is required for it to succeed."

Speaking about military priorities on the ground and shortcomings in air defense capabilities, Zelensky stated: "I informed them about the shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles and Russia's attacks against our people. At present, contributions to PURL and other air defense systems are the highest priority for our defense."

Emphasizing the importance of sanctions and expressing gratitude to the United States, Zelensky said: "We also discussed the Russia sanctions bill. It is critically important to continue increasing pressure on Russia to end this war, and this initiative can truly help advance peace."