In what was billed by American media as the most important speech of Zelensky’s career, he told a joint meeting of the House and Senate that his country would never surrender, adding: “Ukraine is alive and kicking.” | AFP
“On this special Christmastime, I want to thank you, all of you. I thank every American family which cherishes the warmth of its home and wishes the same warmth to other people,” he told lawmakers who had given him a lengthy standing ovation as he walked into the House chamber.
But he urged lawmakers—many of whom were dressed in the blue and yellow of the Ukraine flag—to do more for his nation through the brutal winter months, pleading for more weapons and financial aid. It coincided with President Joe Biden announcing a first Patriot missile defense system for Ukraine, which has been devastated by airstrikes leading to widespread power outages as winter bites.
But House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy recently warned that Republicans—a number of whom snubbed the speech—could reject significant continued funding for Ukraine when they take over the lower chamber in January.
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