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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky is a Ukrainian artist, screenwriter, producer and politician. Volodymyr (sometimes stated in a speech before the US Congress that the billions of dollars provided by the US in aid to Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion is not charity but an investment in global security, reported Reuters.

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Zelensky, who arrived in Washington on his first visit abroad since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, told US lawmakers he hoped they would continue to support his country.

“Your money is not charity.

They are an investment in global security and democracy,” he said, calling for bipartisan support for Ukraine — from both Democrats and Republicans.

Zelensky arrived in the USA

Zelensky was greeted with thunderous applause in the hall.

Three members of Congress raised a large Ukrainian flag as he entered.

“It is a great honor to be in the United States Congress and to speak before you and all Americans.

Against all the dark scenarios, Ukraine did not fall.

Ukraine is alive and well," he said.

"We have defeated Russia in the battle for the minds of the world," the Ukrainian president said.

Russian invasion of Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky