Congressional Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who took part in a meeting of a delegation of members of Congress on Sunday in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an unannounced visit by Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said President Biden's visit to Ukraine "

At the same time, Schiff noted that during the current visit of congressmen, the topic of Biden's visit is not discussed.. The meeting with Zelenskiy focused on prioritizing further assistance to Ukraine, Schiff said, especially as Ukrainians enter a new phase of war with Russia with more concentrated fighting in the eastern part of the country..

Asked what Zelensky thinks about the $33 billion aid for Ukraine that Biden has requested in Congress, Schiff said: “In his opinion, this is not enough, and we understand that.. However, I think he is very grateful for what we are doing."

“We wanted to discuss with him, within this really vast amount, what are the priorities, what weapons he needs, what other help he needs,” Schiff said.. - We discussed in detail the features of the next stage of the war. These are not direct tank attacks, but the use of long-range artillery. And Ukraine should be able to defend itself.”.

Schiff also said that many issues were discussed, including that military equipment arrive quickly..

The humanitarian crisis, the problem of refugees and the war crimes of the Russian occupiers were discussed.

“As an intelligence officer, I wanted to make sure that Zelensky gets the information that he needs,” Schiff emphasized..

He also said that the members of the delegation are convinced of the need to support Ukraine, because "

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskif met on Sunday with Speaker of the US Congress Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Jim McGovern, Rep. Gregory Meeks, and Rep. Adam Schiff during an April 30 visit to Kyiv.