In a forceful speech to US senators on his first overseas trip since Russia's invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is "alive and kicking" and will never capitulate.
According to Mr. Zelensky, US military assistance to Ukraine is an investment in future security, not a charitable act.
His appeal comes amid indications that Republican legislators in Congress may scrutinize US funding more closely.
President Biden did promise to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes."
A new $2 billion (£1.7 billion) assistance package and an additional $45 billion were offered by Mr. Biden.
At a joint press conference, Mr. Biden assured reporters that maintaining the unity of the international coalition was not a concern. The US president said he felt "quite good" about the unity of support for Ukraine, amid worries that some allies may be feeling the pressure of the conflict's expense and interruption to the global food and energy supply.
Vladimir Putin, according to Mr. Biden, "has no intention of halting this brutal conflict."
The US, which is by far Ukraine's most significant friend, has already pledged $50 billion (£41 billion) in humanitarian, financial, and security aid.
Zelensky expressed optimism that Congress will approve an additional $45 billion in aid to Ukraine, which is presently before the US Senate, to "help us protect our ideals, principles, and independence" while donning his signature combat-green sweatshirt and boots. Republicans, who will control the House of Representatives ...in January, have issued a warning that they would not give Ukraine a "blank check."
However, Mr. Zelensky, who flew from the Polish city of Rzeszow aboard a US Air Force flight, declared that "despite of changes in the Congress," he thought there would be bipartisan support for his nation.
The Ukrainian president, 44, addressed a joint session of Congress after the White House meeting. He was greeted with a standing ovation.
Speaking in English, he assured US legislators that his nation was still holding strong "against all obstacles" and forecast that the situation will "turn" in the upcoming year.
He vowed that Ukraine would never capitulate and stated that it required additional arms. He informed his listeners, "We have artillery, thank you." "Is it adequate? Actually, not at all."
He said, "More guns and ammunition are needed for the Russian troops to withdraw fully."
The defenders of Bakhmut, a frontline city in eastern Ukraine that he visited on the eve of his journey to Washington, signed a battle banner that Mr. Zelensky gave to Congress as he concluded his address.
A new Patriot missile system is part of the security assistance package that Washington revealed on Wednesday. This system will aid Ukraine in defending its cities against Russian missiles and drones that have been launched at important infrastructure.
A rare moment of humor emerged at the press conference on Wednesday when Mr. Zelensky, a former comic, responded to queries from the media. The president of Ukraine said: "What will occur when the Patriots are in place? After that, we'll again let President Biden know that we'd want to recruit additional Patriots."
He deadpanned in English, "We are in a war, I'm sorry, I'm very sorry," as the East Room crowd chuckled.
We're working on it, Mr. Biden joked.
The transfer of the sophisticated surface-to-air missile system would be viewed as provocative, according to the Russian foreign ministry. Earlier on Wednesday, Mr. Putin asserted that he didn't think his nation was to responsible for the conflict in Ukraine and added that both nations were "sharing a sorrow." The US military calculates that at least 100,000 Russian and 100,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or injured since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Additionally, there have been an estimated 40,000 civilian fatalities. 7.8 million refugees from Ukraine have been registered by the UN in countries all around Europe, including Russia. The number excludes people who were compelled to leave their homes but are still in Ukraine, nevertheless.
According to Mr. Zelensky, US military assistance to Ukraine is an investment in future security, not a charitable act.
His appeal comes amid indications that Republican legislators in Congress may scrutinize US funding more closely.
President Biden did promise to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes."
A new $2 billion (£1.7 billion) assistance package and an additional $45 billion were offered by Mr. Biden.
At a joint press conference, Mr. Biden assured reporters that maintaining the unity of the international coalition was not a concern. The US president said he felt "quite good" about the unity of support for Ukraine, amid worries that some allies may be feeling the pressure of the conflict's expense and interruption to the global food and energy supply.
Vladimir Putin, according to Mr. Biden, "has no intention of halting this brutal conflict."
The US, which is by far Ukraine's most significant friend, has already pledged $50 billion (£41 billion) in humanitarian, financial, and security aid.
Zelensky expressed optimism that Congress will approve an additional $45 billion in aid to Ukraine, which is presently before the US Senate, to "help us protect our ideals, principles, and independence" while donning his signature combat-green sweatshirt and boots. Republicans, who will control the House of Representatives ...in January, have issued a warning that they would not give Ukraine a "blank check."
However, Mr. Zelensky, who flew from the Polish city of Rzeszow aboard a US Air Force flight, declared that "despite of changes in the Congress," he thought there would be bipartisan support for his nation.
The Ukrainian president, 44, addressed a joint session of Congress after the White House meeting. He was greeted with a standing ovation.
Speaking in English, he assured US legislators that his nation was still holding strong "against all obstacles" and forecast that the situation will "turn" in the upcoming year.
He vowed that Ukraine would never capitulate and stated that it required additional arms. He informed his listeners, "We have artillery, thank you." "Is it adequate? Actually, not at all."
He said, "More guns and ammunition are needed for the Russian troops to withdraw fully."
The defenders of Bakhmut, a frontline city in eastern Ukraine that he visited on the eve of his journey to Washington, signed a battle banner that Mr. Zelensky gave to Congress as he concluded his address.
A new Patriot missile system is part of the security assistance package that Washington revealed on Wednesday. This system will aid Ukraine in defending its cities against Russian missiles and drones that have been launched at important infrastructure.
A rare moment of humor emerged at the press conference on Wednesday when Mr. Zelensky, a former comic, responded to queries from the media. The president of Ukraine said: "What will occur when the Patriots are in place? After that, we'll again let President Biden know that we'd want to recruit additional Patriots."
He deadpanned in English, "We are in a war, I'm sorry, I'm very sorry," as the East Room crowd chuckled.
We're working on it, Mr. Biden joked.
The transfer of the sophisticated surface-to-air missile system would be viewed as provocative, according to the Russian foreign ministry. Earlier on Wednesday, Mr. Putin asserted that he didn't think his nation was to responsible for the conflict in Ukraine and added that both nations were "sharing a sorrow." The US military calculates that at least 100,000 Russian and 100,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or injured since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Additionally, there have been an estimated 40,000 civilian fatalities. 7.8 million refugees from Ukraine have been registered by the UN in countries all around Europe, including Russia. The number excludes people who were compelled to leave their homes but are still in Ukraine, nevertheless.
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