Zelensky thanks American people for proposed aid package

Zelensky thanks American people for proposed aid package

 $33bn massive aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be authorised by the US later on Thursday will make a big difference in Ukraine's fighting capabilities, Qazet.az reports according to President Volodymyr Zelensky in his nightly address to the nation.

At the beginning of his remarks, he thanks the American people and President Biden, and agrees with Biden's comment earlier today that the package is "not cheap", but is necessary to stop Russian aggression.

Zelensky also repeats his vow to hold accountable any Russian troops found to have committed war crimes in Ukraine. He adds that 10 Russian motorised rifle troops have been identified as "suspects" of atrocities.

He says the "thugs who killed and tortured Ukrainians" will be brought to trial, but cautions that many may not survive the war.

"This Russian brigade was relocated to the Kharkiv region. There they will get retribution from our military," Zelensky says.