Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that the European Union's approval of a major aid deal for Ukraine was a "clear signal" both to Russia and the United States.

"It is a clear signal to Moscow that Europe will stand firm and cannot be broken by any destructive waves devised by the Kremlin," Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address, adding, "At the same time, it is a clear signal across the Atlantic, a signal that Europe is assuming its responsibilities. Security responsibilities. Strong responsibilities. We await decisions from America."