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HEADLINE: Zelenskyy Calls on US Congress for No-Fly Zone, Military Aid
TEASER: In emotional speech, the Ukrainian president says his country is fighting for democratic values
PUBLISHED AT: Wednesday, 03/16/2022 at 557p
BYLINE: Katherine Gypson
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PRODUCERS: Katherine Gypson,
DATELINE: Washington
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SCRIPT EDITORS: BR, Reifenrath, DJ (ok)
VIDEO SOURCE (S): AP, pool feeds
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[[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.S. Congress Wednesday, thanking President Joe Biden and the United States for its support while calling for more sanctions on Russian officials and additional military aid. VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson has more on lawmakers’ reaction to the speech.]]
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((09;04;51;19 MRT ZELENSKYY standing ovation broll))
An emotional moment as U.S. lawmakers applauded the leader of Ukraine …
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((AP Ukraine War Kyiv Skyline and AP Ukraine War Mariupol Timeline then over to
… addressing them after three weeks of fighting against the unprovoked Russian invasion.
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Zelenskyy showed graphic video of the Russian destruction of Ukrainian cities, reminding lawmakers of the stakes of the conflict.
((Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President (in English)))
((09;20;46;06 MRT ZELENSKYY ukraine fighting for values of the world))
“We are fighting for the values of Europe and the world, sacrificing our lives in the name of the future. That's why today the American people are helping not just Ukraine, but Europe and the world to keep the planet alive to give justice in history.”
((NARRATOR)) ((AP Ukraine War Kyiv Skyline and AP Ukraine War Mariupol Timeline))
Zelenskyy once again urged the United States and allies to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression.
((Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President (in Ukrainian )))
((09;10;23;29 MRT ZELENSKYY please establish no fly zone or give missiles))
“If this is too much to ask, we offer an alternative. You know what kind of defense systems we need: S-300 and other similar systems. You know how much depends on the battlefield on their ability to use aircraft, powerful strong air aviation to protect our people, our freedom, our land.”
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While President Biden has already ruled out a no-fly zone because it could lead to direct confrontation with Russia, lawmakers say there are other options.
((Sen. Rob Portman, Republican))
((09;29;46;02 MRT CONGRESS portman we have to act and act quickly))
“There are various anti-missile, anti-aircraft systems in the region that can be effective — the S-300 is one. They already have it, they know how to use it. They need more weapons to use their own systems. In other words, more missiles, more armaments, they need everything. But immediately what we should do is be creative, figure out ways to facilitate the transfer of these weapons into Ukraine immediately.”
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U.S. lawmakers responded positively to Zelenskyy’s call for increased sanctions and a ban on Russian imports.
((Rep. Gregory Meeks, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair))
((09;47;47;12 MRT CONGRESS meeks we do need to dial up sanctions))
"We do need to dial up sanctions but dial them up and make sure that our allies are with us, because the way sanctions work is multilaterally with all of our allies.”
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The graphic video played by Zelenskyy seems to have moved many lawmakers, who said it changed how they viewed the war.
((Sen. Dan Sullivan, Republican))
((09;26;42;00 MRT CONGRESS sullivan they could win))
“All decisions that we make in our government are based on that idea — they're going to lose eventually. I think we need to change that underlying dynamic, particularly when you see a rousing, inspiring speech like that, which is they could win. They could win.”
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President Biden signed a bill on Tuesday that provides $13.6 billion in humanitarian and military aid for Ukraine.
((Katherine Gypson, VOA News, Capitol Hill))
NewsML Media TopicsConflict, War and Peace
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateMarch 16, 2022 18:13 EDT
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
