Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Urged The US To “Do More” As Russia Devastates His Country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a direct appeal to US lawmakers on Wednesday morning to approve a no-fly zone to stop the Russian bombing of his country.

Zelensky spoke from the besieged capital city of Kyiv via livestream, asking for sanctions on all Russian politicians who remain in their offices without condemning the invasion of Ukraine.

He said that all American companies must leave Russia immediately because it is flooded with blood.

Zelensky said that the no-fly zone could save lives. The US and other Western leaders have resisted the idea because they think it would lead to a conflict with Russia. Zelensky offered to give Ukraine military aircraft that could fight the Russian aerial attacks.

Is this too much to ask? A no-fly zone. Something so that Russia wouldn't be able to ruin our cities.

The US has committed $1 billion in security and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the past week, including $800 million in the form of 800 anti-aircraft systems and 9,000 anti-armor systems, according to President Joe Biden. The funding for Ukraine was approved by Congress last week as part of a $1.5 trillion budget package. Zelensky had called for a no-fly zone and further economic sanctions.

These are atrocities. They are an outrage to the world, and the world is united in our determination to make Putin pay a heavy price, Biden said.

Zelensky spoke to Congress about the need for a new international agreement to address crises from war to natural disasters.

The wars of the past prompted our predecessors to create institutions to prevent war, but they unfortunately do not work.

He called for a union of responsible countries, including the US, to work together to stop conflict immediately, using financial sanctions and military and humanitarian aid.

Zelensky showed a video that blended images of Ukraine before and after the invasion and Russian missile strikes.

According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at least 600 civilians have been killed in the conflict, including a US journalist, with indications that Russian troops may be intentionally targeting civilians and journalists.

According to the International Organization for Migration, more than 3 million people have fled to other countries since the beginning of the war.

Zelensky told the US lawmakers that the battle for Ukraine is more than just one country and that they have a responsibility to be a world power.

Being the leader of the world means being the leader of peace. Peace in your country is not dependent on you and your people. He said that it depends on those next to you and those who are strong.

As the leader of my nation, I want to tell President Biden that he is the leader of the nation. I want you to be the leader of the world. Being the leader of the world means being the leader of peace.