As part of his working visit to Washington, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with a bipartisan delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I presented the key points of the Victory Plan, which can strengthen us on the path to peace. We need really strong pressure and strong positions for Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said on X Thursday.

The parties separately discussed the situation on the battlefield, the protection of the power grid and Ukraine's preparations for winter.

“Freedom relies on the bipartisan support and determination of the United States. I am grateful for America’s support for Ukraine, which saves lives of our people and helps defend our independence and freedom,” the head of the Ukrainian state noted.

In Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, including Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, members of the Armed Services Committee led by Chairman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul, Co-Chair Adam Smith, Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Mike Turner, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, the press service of the President’s Office reported.

Zelenskyy also called on the interlocutors to help Ukraine to be given permission and the necessary means to destroy military facilities on the territory of Russia.

“We are at a critical juncture in this war. With the Kursk operation, we have shown that Putin does not have the strength to hold out when we apply real pressure. That is why we need strong pressure and strong positions for Ukraine right now to force Russia into peace. And we have prepared a plan, an urgent plan, to strengthen us on the path to victory,” the President stated.

Additionally, the parties discussed ensuring free navigation in the Black Sea and Ukraine's success in destroying the Russian Black Sea Fleet.