Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes plea to Congress for US aid

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy told cheering U.S. legislators during a defiant wartime visit to the nation’s capital on Wednesday that against all odds his country still stands, thanking Americans for helping to fund the war effort with money that is “not charity,” but an “investment” in global security and democracy.

The whirlwind stop in Washington — his first known trip outside his country since Russia invaded in February — was aimed at reinvigorating support for his country in the U.S. and around the world at a time when there is concern that allies are growing weary of the costly war and its disruption to global food and energy supplies.

Zelenskyy called the tens of billions of dollars in U.S. military and economic assistance provided over the past year vital to Ukraine’s efforts to beat back Russia and appealed for even more in the future.

“Your money is not charity,” he sought to reassure both those in the room and those watching at home. “It’s an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way.”

Just before his arrival, the U.S. announced a new $1.8 billion military aid package, including for the first time Patriot surface-to-air missiles. And Congress planned to vote this week on a fresh spending package that includes about $45 billion in additional emergency assistance to Ukraine. #WakeUpCLT #Ukraine

[PabloCruise]

Yeah, how about the average American’s pleas for help. That goes ignored.

[NiNi]

Can the US aid the us citizens here… I still haven’t gotten my tax return 🙄

[franknstein]

How about gaining Control of Our Own Border, before helping someone else gain control of Theirs. How bout that.

[TheXbuddyroex]

can you wear a suit please, we have given you enough money to buy one.

[will_dikfit]

Ahhh so it's an investment, ok so what and when do we the people get out of it, I know Hunter and Joe were getting millions from borisma, but I don't remember getting anything from it🤔....

[dedraedwards]

This needs to stop!!!! America first….Period

[lindavonh]

He is a criminal who was placed in his position to help the elite criminals. Give them nothing

[insyOutsy]

You're so welcome for your new mansion! Can I visit since I paid for it??

[HaxStudio]

My empathy for Ukraine runs deep; however, at this stage our hands are tied. Most Americans live paycheck to paycheck — I’d rather have a large stimulus for my fellow countrymen than to have us continue funding a war.

[Thurickskall]

War in Ukraine good?
War in the Middle East bad?
Just so I’m understanding what’s going on.

[billyd]

He dressed in "fatigues...?" They're looting the Treasury before the fall of the empire.

[crazyhorse]

Oh my gosh oh my gosh "as long as it takes!!"
Are you freaking kidding me! I Can't even watch this s*** I'm so pissed off.

[missykeketv]

STILL!!!! What happened to the last trillions and trillions

[damiandelapp]

as if 68 billion ain’t enough and then 0 accountability on where its spent!

[Fundaddy]

So let me get this straight. This guy shows up in his pajamas asking for a multi-billion handout?
Our govt is a bunch of damn fools.

[MrKgrease]

Why American politicians can always come to agreement and give money to waring countries but can’t seem to agree to give tax paying citizens $1500.00 stimulus and can low ball all of us with the lowest amount possible. We as tax payers all of us should stop paying taxes until politicians take care of us. This negligence has to stop and tax payers are the only ones who can stop it. We need to come together for once .

[mr.s]

We've given this guy too much already. He's lied to us about the nature of the war and somehow can take a break every now and again to pose for magazine covers.

[BC-mxjh]

He can have PELOSI take her right back to Ukraine where her money is being invested

[MKActual.]

we are in trouble unless people start waking up!

[greg.video]

Stop giving them our money! Inflation is already at an all time high!