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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in the U.S. on Wednesday in what is his first known trip outside his home country since Russia invaded the now war-torn nation in February.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Zelenskyy met at the White House for a bilateral meeting between high-ranking officials from both nations, followed by a joint press conference where Biden pledged to help the young leader for “as long as it takes.” U.S. lawmakers gathered in the Capitol building to hear a historic address from the Ukrainian leader at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Earlier in the day, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $1.85 billion military package for Ukraine that includes a Patriot missile system, which Russia has warned the U.S. against sending to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy tweeted earlier Wednesday that the meeting would be focused on strengthening the “resilience and defense capabilities” of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in the U.S. on Wednesday in what is his first known trip outside his home country since Russia invaded the now war-torn nation in February.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Zelenskyy met at the White House for a bilateral meeting between high-ranking officials from both nations, followed by a joint press conference where Biden pledged to help the young leader for “as long as it takes.” U.S. lawmakers gathered in the Capitol building to hear a historic address from the Ukrainian leader at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Earlier in the day, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $1.85 billion military package for Ukraine that includes a Patriot missile system, which Russia has warned the U.S. against sending to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy tweeted earlier Wednesday that the meeting would be focused on strengthening the “resilience and defense capabilities” of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy praised the bravery and fortitude of troops and civilians in the Donetsk city, saying, “Bakhmut Fortress. Our people. Unconquered by the enemy. Who with their bravery prove that we will endure and will not give up what’s ours. Ukraine is proud of you. I am proud of you! Thank you for the courage, resilience and strength shown in repelling the enemy attacks.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a long standing ovation from members of Congress and Cabinet secretaries in the House chamber tonight as he arrived to give an historic speech to a joint session of the legislature.
Both Republicans and Democrats stood and clapped and cheered for at least two minutes.
″“It’s too much for me,” Zelenskyy said at the podium, placing his hand to his heart. “All this for our great people. Thank you.”