US House Speaker: "We Will Support Ukraine Until Victory"

US Power Rank 3 Pelosi Visits Ukraine
Reaffirms US Support Amid Fears of Russian Full-Scale War Declaration

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, made a surprise visit to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Amid growing concerns over Russia's declaration of total war, Speaker Pelosi reiterated the United States' strong support, stating that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine until it achieves victory.

According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on the 1st (local time), Speaker Pelosi visited Kyiv the previous day along with six members of the House, including Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Adam Schiff, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. It is reported that Speaker Pelosi and the U.S. delegation held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for about three hours.

During the meeting with President Zelensky, Speaker Pelosi stated, "We will support Ukraine until it achieves victory against Russia." She added, "Our delegation came to Kyiv to deliver a clear and resolute message to the world," emphasizing, "The United States firmly supports Ukraine."

Speaker Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Ukraine since Russia's invasion. The Speaker of the House is second in the presidential line of succession after the Vice President, ranking third in the U.S. power hierarchy. Previously, the highest-level U.S. officials to visit Kyiv were Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who visited on the 24th of last month.

President Zelensky expressed gratitude, saying, "We appreciate the bipartisan support from the U.S. government, people, and Congress," and responded, "The United States leads strong support for Ukraine in the war caused by Russia's invasion." He then awarded Speaker Pelosi the 'Order of Princess Olga,' a Ukrainian civilian honor. This order was established in 1997 to recognize women who have made significant contributions to Ukraine. Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, who was the first high-ranking EU official to visit Kyiv on the 1st of last month, also received this honor.

Speaker Pelosi's visit is interpreted as a demonstration of the United States' strong commitment to support amid growing concerns over Russia's declaration of total war in the Ukraine conflict. Earlier, on the 29th of last month, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stated in an interview with UK LBC Radio that "Russian President Vladimir Putin is angry about the stalemate of Russian forces and may announce a national mobilization order on the 9th to break the deadlock."

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