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Let's just put it this way Djt, Vance, and anyone else that says Zelensky hasn't said thank you to the USA is LYING.
Volodymyr Zelensky’s Public Thanks to the United States (2022–Present)2022
January 21, 2022 (Twitter): Pre-war military aid. President Zelensky expressed gratitude for U.S. support as Russia’s invasion loomed. He tweeted, “Thank you, @POTUS, for the unprecedented (American) diplomatic and military assistance for (Ukraine)”
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This highlighted Ukraine’s appreciation for U.S. aid even before the full-scale invasion began.
January 21, 2022 (Twitter): Pre-war military aid. President Zelensky expressed gratitude for U.S. support as Russia’s invasion loomed. He tweeted, “Thank you, @POTUS, for the unprecedented (American) diplomatic and military assistance for (Ukraine)”
euromaidanpress.com
This highlighted Ukraine’s appreciation for U.S. aid even before the full-scale invasion began.
July 1, 2022 (Twitter): New security assistance package. After the U.S. announced a major weapons package (including advanced air-defense systems), Zelensky thanked America for strengthening Ukraine’s defenses. He wrote, “I commend the US for its historic decision to provide Ukraine with a new security assistance package, including modern air defence systems. Thank you, @POTUS, for your continued leadership and support of Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor. Together towards victory!”
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August 19, 2022 (Twitter): $775 million military aid package. Upon another U.S. aid announcement, Zelensky publicly voiced his appreciation. “I greatly appreciate another (American) military aid package amounting to $775 million. Thank you, @POTUS, for this decision! We have taken another important step towards defeating the aggressor. (Ukraine) will be free!” he tweeted
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, underscoring how each tranche of U.S. military aid brought Ukraine closer to victory.
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, underscoring how each tranche of U.S. military aid brought Ukraine closer to victory.
December 21, 2022 (White House meeting): First wartime visit to Washington. During an Oval Office meeting with President Biden, Zelensky personally thanked the American leadership and people for their support. He stated, “Thank you so much, Mr. President… thanks to bipartisan support. Thanks to Congress. And thanks from our ordinary people to your ordinary people, Americans. I really appreciate it.”
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This remark, delivered alongside President Biden, highlighted Zelensky’s gratitude for U.S. unity across party lines in supporting Ukraine.
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This remark, delivered alongside President Biden, highlighted Zelensky’s gratitude for U.S. unity across party lines in supporting Ukraine.
December 21, 2022 (Address to U.S. Congress): Appeal for continued support. Later that day, Zelensky addressed a joint session of Congress, thanking American families, lawmakers, and communities for backing Ukraine’s defense. “Now, at this special Christmastime, I want to thank you, all of you. I thank every American family that … wishes the same warmth for others. I thank President Biden and both parties in the Senate and the House for your invaluable assistance. I thank your cities and your citizens who have supported Ukraine this year… Thank you all, from everyone who is now on the front line…,” he declared
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He also pointedly thanked Congress for financial packages already provided “and the ones you may be willing to approve”, reinforcing that ongoing U.S. aid was “critically important”
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2023
September 21, 2023 (White House meeting): U.S. support at UNGA 2023. During Zelensky’s visit to Washington on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, he met with President Biden and expressed thanks for America’s steadfast assistance. “Thank you so much, Mr. President, for your warm and strong words to all Ukrainians… Our regular dialogue is proof that our countries are truly allies… We greatly appreciate the vital assistance provided by the United States to Ukraine in combating Russian terror,” Zelensky told Biden
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. This underscored that U.S. military and humanitarian aid was “vital” to Ukraine’s survival against Russia’s onslaught.
September 21, 2023 (White House meeting): U.S. support at UNGA 2023. During Zelensky’s visit to Washington on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, he met with President Biden and expressed thanks for America’s steadfast assistance. “Thank you so much, Mr. President, for your warm and strong words to all Ukrainians… Our regular dialogue is proof that our countries are truly allies… We greatly appreciate the vital assistance provided by the United States to Ukraine in combating Russian terror,” Zelensky told Biden
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. This underscored that U.S. military and humanitarian aid was “vital” to Ukraine’s survival against Russia’s onslaught.
September 21, 2023 (National Archives address, Washington D.C.): Gratitude to the American people. Zelensky delivered an impassioned speech at the U.S. National Archives, crediting ordinary Americans for standing with Ukraine’s fight for freedom. “There is not a single soul here today who does not care about what happens to freedom. And there is not a soul in Ukraine that does not feel gratitude towards you, America… Thank you… That is humanity… Thank you, America!” he proclaimed
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In this symbolic setting, Zelensky stressed that every Ukrainian “feels gratitude” toward the U.S. for supporting democracy and liberty.
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In this symbolic setting, Zelensky stressed that every Ukrainian “feels gratitude” toward the U.S. for supporting democracy and liberty.
December 11, 2023 (Twitter): Thanks to U.S. defense industry workers. Zelensky met with top U.S. defense contractors and used social media to extend gratitude to the Americans behind the weapons supply. He wrote, “I met with leaders of US defence companies and expressed my gratitude to every American worker who manufactures weapons that help us safeguard our people and defend our land.”
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This public thank-you acknowledged that U.S. support comes not just from officials but from countless ordinary workers contributing to Ukraine’s defense.
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This public thank-you acknowledged that U.S. support comes not just from officials but from countless ordinary workers contributing to Ukraine’s defense.
2024
January 16, 2024 (Twitter): Acknowledging unwavering support. After meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Zelensky reiterated his thanks to all branches of the American government and public. “I met with @SecBlinken to thank the United States, President Biden, Congress, and the American people for their unwavering support and leadership in supporting Ukraine,” he posted
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This message, coming as the war entered its second calendar year, emphasized Ukraine’s appreciation for sustained, bipartisan U.S. backing.
January 16, 2024 (Twitter): Acknowledging unwavering support. After meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Zelensky reiterated his thanks to all branches of the American government and public. “I met with @SecBlinken to thank the United States, President Biden, Congress, and the American people for their unwavering support and leadership in supporting Ukraine,” he posted
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This message, coming as the war entered its second calendar year, emphasized Ukraine’s appreciation for sustained, bipartisan U.S. backing.
Throughout 2024, Zelensky would continue to thank the U.S. in dozens of public statements — from social media posts about new aid packages to remarks at U.S. institutions. For instance, during a June 2024 meeting in Washington, he told President Biden, “We are deeply grateful…for your military support, financial support, and humanitarian aid… This bipartisan support…is vital”
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. Such comments reinforced that U.S. assistance remained crucial as the war continued.
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. Such comments reinforced that U.S. assistance remained crucial as the war continued.
2025
March 1, 2025 (Statement after meeting former President Trump): Appeal for continued U.S. support. In a high-profile encounter with newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelensky faced criticism that he hadn’t shown enough gratitude. In response, he publicly reaffirmed his appreciation for American support – specifically including Mr. Trump. “We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and [the] American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion,” Zelensky said in a social media message released after the contentious meeting
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. He stressed that U.S. help had been “vital” to Ukraine’s survival and urged continued unity, noting it was “crucial for us to have President Trump’s support” to achieve a “just and lasting peace”
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March 1, 2025 (Statement after meeting former President Trump): Appeal for continued U.S. support. In a high-profile encounter with newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelensky faced criticism that he hadn’t shown enough gratitude. In response, he publicly reaffirmed his appreciation for American support – specifically including Mr. Trump. “We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and [the] American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion,” Zelensky said in a social media message released after the contentious meeting
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. He stressed that U.S. help had been “vital” to Ukraine’s survival and urged continued unity, noting it was “crucial for us to have President Trump’s support” to achieve a “just and lasting peace”
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. This instance demonstrated Zelensky’s willingness to thank all U.S. leaders — including former President Trump — for standing with Ukraine, even as he diplomatically pressed for stronger support.
. This instance demonstrated Zelensky’s willingness to thank all U.S. leaders — including former President Trump — for standing with Ukraine, even as he diplomatically pressed for stronger support.
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Each of the above instances is drawn from speeches, press events, or public messages in which Zelensky explicitly expressed gratitude for American military aid, financial assistance, and bipartisan support since 2022.
Each of the above instances is drawn from speeches, press events, or public messages in which Zelensky explicitly expressed gratitude for American military aid, financial assistance, and bipartisan support since 2022.
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