Zelensky’s comments came as the Biden administration seeks congressional approval for a $US105 billion ($164 billion) aid package that includes assistance for both Israel and Ukraine.
But some Republicans oppose sending more aid to Ukraine — and have moved to separate the funding request from aid for Israel.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned senators on Tuesday that if they cut off funding to Ukraine,Russian President Vladimir Putin would win the war.
Loading
Funding for Ukraine has become a toxic issue among Republicans.
Some argue that too much money has already been spent on backing Kyiv’s war effort with little progress to show for it,and support prioritising militaryaid to Israel in its war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
“The American taxpayers have become weary of funding a never-ending stalemate in Ukraine with no vision for victory,” eight US House Republicans wrote in a letter addressed to President Joe Biden.