To convince Americans to take an interest in the outside world, it is recommended to also tell them about themselves. Volodymyr Zelensky perfectly succeeded in playing this spring, Wednesday March 16, during his speech by videoconference before the elected representatives of the United States Congress. Greeted by a standing ovation, the Ukrainian president, in a khaki T-shirt, spoke to his audience of the torment of his people, of his resistance against the Russian army. But above all, he maintained, even amplified, the flame of bipartisan mobilization in favor of Ukraine, a kind of miracle in itself in the fractured America of the time.
Volodymyr Zelensky praised the support provided by the United States, while exerting public pressure on Joe Biden, in a way that was both respectful and skilful. “You are the leader of your great nation. I wish you to be the leader of the world. To be the leader of the world means to be the leader of peace. »
Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Americans about themselves, the presidential figures carved out of Mount Rushmore, Martin Luther King and two turning points in their history: the attack by Japanese forces on the Pearl Harbor base in 1941, and the attacks of September 11, 2001. What relationship? The air threat. “I have a need. I need to protect our sky,” he pleaded.
As expected, he claimed one « no fly zone » – a no-fly zone – knowing that the Biden administration is not in favor of it, because of a risk of immediate escalation with Russia. “Is that too much to ask? »he wondered, admitting a useful alternative: the supply of anti-aircraft defense systems, of the S-300 type.
Biden: “Yes, [Poutine]he is a war criminal”
With a long delay on the schedule initially planned, as if he himself had to adjust his speech to that of his Ukrainian counterpart, Joe Biden then took the floor, at the White House, to discuss a new aid package. 800 million dollar (725 million euro) military package to kyiv. “We are going to give Ukraine the weapons to fight and defend itself throughout the difficult days ahead of it,” said the American president.
And this time, the White House has decided to detail the content of the aid, to illustrate the importance of the effort made. The United States will indeed facilitate the transfer of new longer-range anti-aircraft defense systems, of the S-300 type, which certain European countries have, which are invited to give them up. In addition, the package includes attack drones, 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems (in addition to 600 others previously delivered), 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles, 6,000 AT-4 rocket launchers, not to mention 100 grenade launchers, 5 000 rifles or 400 machine guns.
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To convince Americans to take an interest in the outside world, it is recommended to also tell them about themselves. Volodymyr Zelensky perfectly succeeded in playing this spring, Wednesday March 16, during his speech by videoconference before the elected representatives of the United States Congress. Greeted by a standing ovation, the Ukrainian president, in a khaki T-shirt, spoke to his audience of the torment of his people, of his resistance against the Russian army. But above all, he maintained, even amplified, the flame of bipartisan mobilization in favor of Ukraine, a kind of miracle in itself in the fractured America of the time.
Volodymyr Zelensky praised the support provided by the United States, while exerting public pressure on Joe Biden, in a way that was both respectful and skilful. “You are the leader of your great nation. I wish you to be the leader of the world. To be the leader of the world means to be the leader of peace. »
Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Americans about themselves, the presidential figures carved out of Mount Rushmore, Martin Luther King and two turning points in their history: the attack by Japanese forces on the Pearl Harbor base in 1941, and the attacks of September 11, 2001. What relationship? The air threat. “I have a need. I need to protect our sky,” he pleaded.
As expected, he claimed one « no fly zone » – a no-fly zone – knowing that the Biden administration is not in favor of it, because of a risk of immediate escalation with Russia. “Is that too much to ask? »he wondered, admitting a useful alternative: the supply of anti-aircraft defense systems, of the S-300 type.
Biden: “Yes, [Poutine]he is a war criminal”
With a long delay on the schedule initially planned, as if he himself had to adjust his speech to that of his Ukrainian counterpart, Joe Biden then took the floor, at the White House, to discuss a new aid package. 800 million dollar (725 million euro) military package to kyiv. “We are going to give Ukraine the weapons to fight and defend itself throughout the difficult days ahead of it,” said the American president.
And this time, the White House has decided to detail the content of the aid, to illustrate the importance of the effort made. The United States will indeed facilitate the transfer of new longer-range anti-aircraft defense systems, of the S-300 type, which certain European countries have, which are invited to give them up. In addition, the package includes attack drones, 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems (in addition to 600 others previously delivered), 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles, 6,000 AT-4 rocket launchers, not to mention 100 grenade launchers, 5 000 rifles or 400 machine guns.
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