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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged American lawmakers to do more to protect his country from Russia’s invasion in an address to the US Congress on Wednesday and pleaded with President Joe Biden to be the world’s “leader of peace.” RussiaUkraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivers a video address to senators and members of the House of Representatives gathered in the Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 16, 2022.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivers a video address to senators and members of the House of Representatives gathered in the Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 16, 2022.

Zelenskiy continued his push for the imposition of a no-fly zone over Ukraine and asked for aircraft and defensive systems to respond to the invasion launched by Russian last month that has unleashed a wave of refugees. He also called for more economic sanctions against Russia. Zelenskiy closed with a direct plea in English to Biden: “I wish you to be the leader of the world. Being the leader of the world means to be the leader of peace.”Zelenskiy invoked American history, asking the lawmakers to remember the 1941 Japanese bombing of Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor, the 2001 al Qaeda attacks on the United States and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “I have a dream” speech in Washington.

Biden and NATO also have opposed establishing a no-fly zone. The White House has not supported a proposal to help transfer Russian-made MiG warplanes into Ukraine, although that idea has some support in Congress – especially among opposition Republicans. The video presented during his remarks showed buildings exploding into fire, dead and wounded people as well as babies cradled by soldiers and police officers.Biden on Tuesday signed into law $13.6 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine to help it obtain more weaponry and for humanitarian assistance. He previously announced a ban on Russian energy imports and called for a suspension of a trading status that lowers tariffs on Russian exports.

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced him with Ukrainian words meaning “glory to Ukraine.” At the conclusion of his remarks, Zelenskiy waved and put his hand on his chest in thanks for the reception.

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Imagine picking US as a peacemaker...what a wow! How do they make peace when there is no peace there between Black and White in thier hood? One must first put their house in order before they make peace next door. But hey US will not worry about this, they will go ahead...

Dear Ukrainians, this will not stop the war. Putin doesn’t play by rules Dear Russians, you have a failed state caused by failed leaders. Go change the settings! Tax Putin’s oil to pay his destruction of Ukraine gfyputin

World's 'leader of peace' alright....

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