Ukrainian appeal to Trump and the US Congress

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Published 21.16

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Archive photo. Photo: Cornelius Poppe/NTB/TT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has, in an unusual move, turned to both the US Congress and President Donald Trump with an appeal: send more ammunition.

"It is important that America hears Ukraine," Zelenskyj writes when confirming that two letters have been handed over.

"It is quite unusual for a leader of another nation to write to both the US president and the country's Congress. But the situation requires action, quick and effective action," Zelenskyj continues in a post on X on Wednesday.

Zelenskyj's appeal concerns ammunition for the Patriot air defense system.

The request also concerns support for other American weapons systems that Ukraine uses in its defense against Russia's full-scale war of invasion.

The letters were delivered on Tuesday, according to President Zelensky.