Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Australian parliament

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given a powerful address to Australia's parliament, thanking Australians for our weapons and aid.

The under-siege leader called on the world to do more to assist and asked for our government to send combat vehicles.

In his 16 minute address, Mr Zelensky said the worst of the 20th century was being revisited and warned Australia the distance between us and Russia was not a protectant.

Australia has committed to an addition $25 million in defence aid but Mr Zelensky made clear he would like our Bushmaster fighting vehicles, saying they would do better in Ukraine.

[GoldenFava]

Trust no one. Something is rotten in Denmark…

[williamfleaher]

Any lies there blokes??? I don't think I would stand with him!!!

[rightsbeforefeelings]

He is lying.. Both sides are in fact'' stay out of it

[garymarquett]

Ukraine had 8yrs to prepare for an invasion but leaves it to the last minute.... very orchestrated and Australia should stay out of it 🤨

[datwistyman]

No fight your own battle. Our government needs to keep out of it.

[heidijoyce]

How bizarre to see a Standing Ovation for this man from Ukraine by the Australian PM and Politicians. Then to hear Morrisons/Labours declaration speech on loyalty and commitment. I ask you what country ever ever in War times right or wrong, good or bad has been worshiped to this extent. Something very wrong here, makes one uncomfortable.

[kabc]

Still on tv crying for help wanting others to fight the war he started. And news networks still show him. He looks good for being in a war.

[chumleethedog]

Zelensky should have put on his high-heeled shoes and danced for them...Zru

[chefsam]

So when is Zelensky moving to his mansion in Florida....?

[sickofliberals]

We have an invasion at our southern border, do we have the right to protect our country??

[suzanneflowers]

I don't want to see countries invaded nor people and animals suffering. But there's something off about this whole thing.

[sm]

Powerful address while he hides in the basement and refuses to let Ukraine citizens to leave..

[suddrik]

Disgusting.
Ukraine is not a democracy and their president should have won the Oscar's

[tammygrant]

How much help do you want from everybody? I'm American and I resent the fact that you got billions of dollars that we need for our citizens and who knows what else from other countries.you took the job you should have been prepared and you could save lives if you wanted to but you want everybody to call you a hero, your not a hero or you would save lives and surrender. Go back to acting maybe you could save lives. I'm

[thailehuy]

why tf do I have to listen to this guy rambling? my living cost is expensive enough, stop wasting my tax money

[StarsAtNight]

Ukraine is so poor that its president can't afford a suit.

[tonyalways]

Any questions about the Nazi thing or him banning political opposition parties (apart from the Nazi ones obviously)? Anything about the ethnic cleansing in Donbas?

[devono]

Hahah. He said evil can instantly cross any distance. He did just that .

[hunterscrackpipe]

Zielinsky and Scott Morrison question the horsepower of a stallion.

[MsKadem]

A president whose country is at war and has become like a drag queen on TV every day giving lectures to other countries....and reading them bedtime stories ❤