Zelenskiy invokes Franklin Roosevelt in speech to US Congress | First Thing
Ukrainian president’s first foreign trip since Russia invaded was made amid concern Republicans might oppose future funding proposals. Plus, one dog’s 1,600-mile journey
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Washington’s continued support is key to ultimate victory in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, told a joint session of the US Congress in a defiant address in which he vowed that his country would never abandon its resistance to Russian aggression.
Will the White House give more aid to Ukraine? Yesterday, the White House announced a further $1.85bn in aid including, for the first time, Patriot air defence missiles to protect Ukraine’s infrastructure.
How did Congress react to his speech? It takes a lot to impress long-in-the-tooth politicians but Zelenskiy’s combination of star quality and steel core was enough. As every member rose to their feet, applauding and hollering, even he was overwhelmed for a moment. “It’s too much for me,” he said.
What’s happening with Bankman-Fried? As the guilty pleas were announced Bankman-Fried was being flown to the US from the Bahamas by US law enforcement to answer to charges tied to his role in FTX’s failure.
