President Zelenskyy quote about Ukraine funding

In an interview on "Meet the Press," on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed U.S. aid to Ukraine amidst strong Republican opposition. Host Kristen Welker questioned the sustainability of American financial support, which Zelenskyy justified by framing it as an investment in global security rather than mere war funding. He emphasized that Ukraine's defense efforts are protecting NATO countries, including the U.S., from greater military costs and conflict risks, thereby maintaining regional stability and deterring Russian aggression.

“The Americans are not funding the war in Ukraine. They foremost protect freedom and democracy all over Europe. And Ukraine is fighting, and Ukraine is sending its best sons and daughters to the front line and this reduces the price for all Europe, for all NATO. It reduces the price for everyone, including the U.S. as the leaders in NATO. U.S. army now does not have to fight protecting NATO countries. Ukrainians are doing that. And it's only the ammo that the civilized world is providing. And I think it's a good decision. That is why we do need to keep supporting. While Ukraine stands, there's no direct war between U.S. or NATO and Russian aggression. So Ukraine is still fighting, and Ukraine is protecting all the others.”