From our correspondent in Washington
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The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, received loud applause during his speech in the US Congress. “I want to thank all Americans, all those who value freedom and justice and value it as strongly as we Ukrainians do. I wish that my words of respect and gratitude will be heard in every American heart.”Zelensky told elected officials gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday evening, December 21.
The first leader of a country at war to address the US Congress since Winston Churchill in 1941, Zelenskiy played the role perfectly. Dressed in his now traditional khaki fatigues, emblazoned only with the Ukrainian arms on the collar, he was greeted by Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The President of Ukraine welcomed the two women, especially thanking Pelosi for coming to Kyiv…
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Source: Le Figaro
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.