'We need you right now.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine's fight against Russia.
Ukraine's president says Russia's latest demands are "more realistic," but says patience is needed.
Appearing in his now-trademark army green T-shirt as he appeals to world leaders, Zelenskyy has emerged as a heroic figure at the center of what many view as the biggest security threat to Europe since World War II. Almost 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine, the fastest exodus in modern times. "You are the leader of the nation. I wish you be the leader of the world," he sad"Being the leader of the world means being the leader of peace."
The Biden administration is looking to send Ukraine"more of what's been working well," according to an official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. This won't be the first time he has appealed directly to members of the House and Senate, who have remained remarkably unified in their support of Ukraine. Nearly two weeks ago, Zelenskyy delivered a desperate plea to some 300 lawmakers and staff on a private call that if they could not enforce a no-fly zone, at least send more planes.
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