Ukraine: U.S. Support for Kyiv Remains Strong

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated on Monday that "U.S. support for Kyiv is not weakening," downplaying the significance of a temporary funding bill passed by the U.S. Congress that excluded aid for Ukraine. Kuleba noted, "Kyiv is in discussions with both Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress, and the recent events surrounding the temporary bill that prevented the government shutdown on Saturday were a 'one-off' occurrence that does not reflect a systematic trend." He added, "We do not feel that U.S. support has decreased... because the United States realizes that what is happening in Ukraine is much bigger than just Ukraine." He pointed out that "it is about global stability and predictability, and therefore I believe we will be able to find the necessary solutions," further mentioning that "the question is whether what happened in the U.S. Congress at the beginning of the week was an isolated incident or a trend." He expressed his belief that it was an isolated incident, stating, "We had a very in-depth discussion with members of Congress from both parties. Against the backdrop of a potential shutdown, the decision was made as it was." He added, "But we are now working with both sides in Congress to ensure that this does not happen again under any circumstances."