Zelensky; “We Need You Right Now”

March 16, 2022 4:19 am

WASHINGTON (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday in appealing to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia. We need you right now,” Zelensky said in remarks live-streamed at the U.S. Capitol. He added, “I call on you to do more.” Lawmakers gave him a standing ovation as he appeared on the video screen. President Joe Biden has resisted Zelensky’s requests to send warplanes to Ukraine, which would risk escalating the war with Russia. Instead, Biden is expected to deliver an address later Wednesday announcing $800 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine.