Zelenskyy Says Americans ‘Aren’t Funding War in Ukraine’ Following Aid Package Approval

The United States is “not funding the war in Ukraine,” but rather helping to “protect freedom and democracy” in Europe with its aid package, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. Mr. Zelenskyy made the remarks during an interview with NBC News on April 21, just a day after the House of Representatives passed a long-awaited $61 billion aid package for Ukraine in a 311–112 vote. When asked how long the United States is expected to fund the war in Ukraine, amid strong opposition to providing more aid, Mr. Zelenskyy said the United States is only providing arms to help Ukrainians in their fighting....