Zelensky reportedly refused to evacuate to the U.S. in the opening days of the war, purportedly telling American intelligence at the time, “I need ammunition, not a ride.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend a joint session of the US Congress Wednesday night.Zelensky reportedly refused to evacuate Ukraine during the start of the war.Getty Images/Bloomberg Creative
“We are ending a very special session of the 117th Congress with legislation that makes progress for the American people as well as support for our Democracy,” she wrote. “Please be present for a very special focus on Democracy Wednesday night.” reported Tuesday that Ukrainian forces outside Bakhmut had presented Zelensky with a signed blue-and-gold flag for US lawmakers during his most recent visit to the front.“We have a difficult situation, the enemy is increasing its numbers. Our guys are more courageous and we need reinforced weapons,” he added. “We will convey the words of gratitude from the guys to the Congress, the U.S. President for their support.
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