Kiev, Europe Brief News – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will address US Congress today, while US President Biden is expected to announce $800 million of military aid.
Zelensky will speak to the US Congress in a virtual address at 9am ET today. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has earlier invited by Zelensky
“The Congress, our country and the world are in awe of the people of Ukraine, who have shown extraordinary courage, resilience and determination in the face of Russia’s unprovoked, vicious, and illegal war,” a letter from the leaders said.
“We look forward to the privilege of welcoming President Zelensky’s address to the House and Senate and to convey our support to the people of Ukraine as they bravely defend democracy.”
The Ukrainian president has already addressed Canadian and British MPs.
US president Joe Biden will announce $800m (£612m) of aid to the eastern European country. The sum would bring the total aid sent to Ukraine in the last week alone to $1bn.
Mr Biden is also reportedly considering providing Ukraine with US-made drones, including the recently developed so-called “loitering missile” system known as Switchblade. Drones have played a major part in Ukraine’s defence against the Russian assault, in particular TB2 drones supplied by Turkey.
