Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets American commanders in US army base in Germany

By Aysu Bicer

LONDON (AA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday visited the US Army base in in Germany, engaging in discussions with top American commanders about ongoing assistance for Ukraine in its conflict against Russia.

The meeting in Wiesbaden followed earlier talks in Washington, where Zelenskyy appealed to Congress to maintain their commitment to providing military aid.

Leading military commanders from the US in Europe participated in the discussions, with the presence of Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who holds the position of both US European Command's general and NATO's supreme allied commander.

"Cavoli and Zelenskyy discussed continued US support to meet Ukraine’s most urgent requirements," an official statement said.

The two also discussed ongoing US and international efforts to train the Ukrainian armed forces.

"We critically need it for the victory,” Zelenskyy said in a statement following his meetings in Wiesbaden. “We expect that the US Congress will soon adopt the crucial decision to continue such vital support for Ukraine."