Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held meetings with members of the Senate Ukraine Caucus and Congressional Ukraine Caucus in the U.S. Congress to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and increasing pressure on Russia.
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Svyrydenko held meetings with members of the Ukraine Caucuses in the United States Congress
Discussions emphasized security, financial assistance, and sanctions pressure on Russia
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