Zelensky says Ukraine is receiving the 'support we need' from the US

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) receives US President Joe Biden at the Presidential Palace ahead of their meeting. Biden said fresh military aid will begin flowing to Ukraine "in the next few hours" after he signed into law a bill that provides for billions of dollars in new spending to support Ukraine's fight against Russian forces. -/Ukrainian Presidency/dpa
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his relief at the desperately needed military aid package announced by US President Joe Biden.

"Regardless of what anyone says, we are gaining the support we need to continue protecting lives from Russian attacks," Zelensky wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

"I am grateful to President Biden, Congress, and all Americans who recognize that we must cut the ground under [Russian President Vladimir] Putin's feet rather than obeying him, as this is the only way to truly reduce threats to freedom. Together, we can ensure this."

Following the approval of the long-stalled Ukraine aid by Congress, President Joe Biden had announced a first tranche worth around $1 billion. He said military equipment - including air defence munitions, artillery and armoured vehicles - would begin arriving in Ukraine within "hours."