Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to deliver a historic, virtual address to Congress to plead with the U.S. to do more to help stop Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading Ukraine as it faces an invasion from Russia and threats from President Vladimir Putin.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to deliver a historic, virtual address to Congress on Wednesday to plead with the U.S. to do more to help stopAlthough it's unclear whether Zelenskyy will pressure President Joe Biden by name to have NATO impose a no-fly zone, Biden will be watching Zelenskyy's address at 9 a.m.
Addressing those lawmakers, Zelenskyy, in an emotional appeal for a no-fly zone, said that at least 97 Ukrainian children have been killed in the last 20 days in onslaught ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Close the sky, close the airspace," he continued."Please understand how important it is for us to close our airspace from Russian missiles and Russian aircraft."Zelenskyy received a standing ovation, both before and after his remarks, but his central plea -- for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine -- has met with no success not just with the U.S. but with other NATO nations as well.
"Because of the passion and the courage and the bravery of President Zelenskyy, there has been support for expediting the delivery of a historic amount of military and security assistance and weapons that have helped him and his military fight back against the Russians," Psaki said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell accused the administration on Tuesday of"dragging its heels" in getting aid to Ukraine. "We have all been inspired by the courage of President Zelenskyy and that of the Ukrainian people. President Zelenskyy can rest assured that he will always have friends in Congress ready to listen to stand in his corner, and we're honored to have him speak to us later this week," he said on the Senate floor Monday.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a standing ovation as he addresses British lawmakers via video link, in the House of Commons in London, March 8, 2022.
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