British News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his meeting with a U.S. congressional delegation in Kyiv that Russia was continuing its attacks and trying to escalate tensions because it had failed to achieve what it wanted on the battlefield.

Zelensky thanked the delegation, which included U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Kevin Cramer and House members Marc Veasey and Dan Crenshaw, noting that an air raid alert remained in effect in the capital throughout the meeting because of the threat posed by jet-powered Shahed-type drones. Zelensky said two schools in Kyiv had been damaged since the beginning of the month and that bridges, energy facilities and other critical infrastructure had been targeted.

Emphasizing that Ukraine needs international cooperation to protect civilians, Zelensky said they were waiting for the implementation of legislation bearing Lindsey Graham’s name. He said the money flows financing Russia’s war must be completely cut off and added that accelerating licensing procedures for Patriot missile production was also discussed.

Zelensky also said Ukraine was ready to produce ballistic missile interceptors for its own needs and could contribute to the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies through joint production.