Zelensky was in the Capitol for the second time, the last time was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Before addressing the US Congress, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. The corresponding video, on Wednesday, December 21, was published on the YouTube channel of the American politician.
Politicians spoke to reporters inside the walls of the Capitol.
“We are here today to salute the brave President Zelensky, to praise not only him, but the brave, united people of Ukraine for what they are doing to defend democracy,” Pelosi said.
The speaker noted that the entire Congress, Democrats and Republicans, the House of Representatives and the Senate were awaiting the speech.
In turn, Zelensky indicated that he was in the Capitol for the second time and the last time was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“What can I say? It’s different, it feels different, it’s like a different story, it’s like a different life. But after all, the US Congress is very important in this life, it’s a great friend of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people, really freedom, the freedom of the Ukrainians. And thank you very much. Thank you. supported us with financial assistance,” added the head of state.
It is known that the President of Ukraine will soon address the Congress and offer to hold a peaceful summit of a new format.
Note that the head of the White House assured Zelensky of further US support for Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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