Poroshenko believes U.S. Congress will continue to support Ukraine
The participation of representatives of both parties – Democrats and Republicans – in the U.S. Senate delegation confirms the U.S. unwavering support for Ukraine will be in the future, Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has said.
Poroshenko met with the Senate delegation led by Senator John McCain (the Republican Party). The delegation also included Senators Lindsey Graham (the Republican Party) and Amy Klobuchar (the Democratic Party), the Ukrainian president's press service reported on Friday.
"The head of state emphasized the importance of traditional bipartisan support for Ukraine in the U.S. Congress and noted that the delegation included representatives of both parties. This confirms that such support will further remain in the struggle against the aggression of Russia, preservation of sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine," the presidential press service said.
"It is crucially important that our people, parliament, government stand side-by-side with the American people in this struggle. We feel this reliable support and assistance. This is extremely important in such difficult days for my country," the president said.
The parties noted the importance of continuing efforts to ensure the fulfillment of Russia's commitments under the Minsk agreements and maintain the policy of international sanctions against Russia until the full restoration of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including Crimea.
The Ukrainian president offered senators to visit Donbas and get firsthand information about subversive actions of Russia and its militants that continue provocations and violate the ceasefire regime.
Poroshenko noted the importance of adopting the law on the support for stability and democracy in Ukraine by the U.S. Congress.
The head of state also said that Ukraine was fighting not only for its independence. “We are fighting for freedom, values, democracy and defend them in the center of Europe in the XXI century,” he stressed.
He also informed them about reforms in Ukraine and highlighted the U.S.' important role in this process.
In turn, Senator John McCain confirmed his determination to assist Ukraine in its struggle against Russia's aggression.
