Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses U.S. Congress virtually, seeks more help

Photo by: Government of Ukraine
Photo by: Government of Ukraine

(Washington, DC) -- Ukraine's President is urging U.S. lawmakers for more help as his nation struggles with the ongoing Russian invasion.

During a virtual speech to members of Congress, President Zelensky called it a brutal and full scale Russian invasion. Speaking through a translator, Zelensky said Ukraine "doesn't give up."  He thanked the U.S. for aid that has been provided and again urged NATO allies to establish a no-fly zone to stop Russian bombers. Zelensky posed the question, "Is this too much to ask?"

The Ukrianian President called it a brutal and full scale Russian invasion, saying it's a "terror that Europe has not seen" since World War Two.

He also said new packages of sanctions against Russia are needed every week.  Meantime, Zelensky played a video of Russian bombardments of Ukrainian cities and the impacts on the people of Ukraine.  He received a standing ovation from U.S. lawmakers.