Senator- Republican Mitt Romney explained the reason why Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky refused to speak at a briefing before US congressmen. According to Romney, he does not know exactly what the problem with Zelensky was, but believes that it was a reasonable decision.
Romney emphasized that the issue was not the need for assistance to Ukraine, since American lawmakers recognize it importance. However, Republicans insist that assistance to Ukraine and Israel should be linked to the allocation of funding to combat illegal immigration to the United States.
Thus, Romney indicated that the reason for Zelensky’s refusal to speak at the briefing is not related to the need for assistance Ukraine, but rather with other factors that he did not specify. He also supported the idea of tying aid to Ukraine and Israel to the fight against illegal immigration into the United States, which is the Republican position.