- During the joint performances, Joe Biden shows his solidarity with Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Ukraine.
- According to Selenski, the outcome of the war should shape the world of future generations.
- The US pledges further aid to Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky expected a tight program in the USA. First, the Ukrainian President met with Joe Biden for an interview before the two took part in the media conference, and finally Zelenskiy spoke before the US Congress.
Putting Ukraine in a good position
At the press conference, Joe Biden emphasized that he had never united NATO and the EU as he saw them in these times of war. With the help of both parties, Ukraine can be successful in peace negotiations because it will have won on the battlefield.
We know Putin has no intention of stopping the war.
Biden is urging Zelensky not to engage in peace talks, even promising that Volodymyr Zelensky will have a free hand on when to enter them. On the other hand, the US President sees no will to end the war anytime soon: “We know that Putin has no intention of stopping the war.” But Biden also mentions that one should not underestimate the impact of the war on Russia. Putin underestimated this enormously and was extremely wrong.
The address to Congress
Selenski received a standing ovation from the US Congress. Volodymyr Zelensky said it was an honor for him to address the Congress. The Ukrainian President also reassured US politicians: The aid to Ukraine is not pure charity, but an investment in global security.
Legend:
Volodymyr Zelensky was received by the US Congress with a Ukrainian flag and a standing ovation.
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In his speech, Zelensky again emphasized the importance of the war. It was crucial for the world of the grandchildren how this war would end. The fight is groundbreaking as to whether there will be democracy for the Ukrainians and the Americans. It is only a matter of time before Russia will attack more allies if the country is not stopped now.
Zelenski continues to demand heavy weapons for his country. But he will never ask the United States to use American soldiers. Ukrainian soldiers can perfectly operate the American tanks and planes themselves. As a thank you from the Ukrainian soldiers, Zelensky presented the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, with a flag of the city of Bakhmut.
US assurances
Even before Zelensky’s speech, the United States announced that it would continue to support Ukraine. The USA wants to help with another 1.85 billion. Among other things, the defense system “Patriot” will be sent to Ukraine for the first time to defy the Russian attacks.
The United States would continue to support Ukraine with the greatest possible support, said Joe Biden at the joint press conference. Volodymyr Zelensky thanked him for this promise.