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Zelensky Addresses US Congress: A Call for Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to US lawmakers on Wednesday, March 16, appealing for more help as his country fights back against Russia’s invasion.

Zelensky invoked major tragedies in US history as he spoke to Congress via a virtual address. He expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden while arguing that more assistance is desperately needed.

“Remember Pearl Harbor, terrible morning of December 7, 1941, when your sky was black from the planes attacking you,” Zelensky said. “Just remember it, remember September the 11th, a terrible day in 2001 when evil tried to turn US cities into battlefields, when innocent people were attacked from air, just like nobody else expected it and you could not stop it. Our country experiences the same, every day, right now at this moment.”

The historic speech sparked renewed debate over what more the US can do to aid Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia three weeks ago. Biden later pledged ongoing US aid and announced an additional $800 million in security assistance as he condemned Russia’s attacks.

Recent Headlines Featuring Global Events

Here are some stories that made headlines over the past week, along with notable images:

Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, accepts flowers from children as she and her husband, Prince William, attend a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, March 14.
Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, accepts flowers from children as she and her husband, Prince William, attend a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, March 14.
A ceiling is damaged at a supermarket in Shiroishi, Japan, on Thursday, March 17, after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan the night before.
A ceiling is damaged at a supermarket in Shiroishi, Japan, on Thursday, March 17, after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan the night before. Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images
A mother and son rest in Lviv, Ukraine, while waiting to board a train to Poland on Saturday, March 12. More than 3 million refugees have fled war-torn Ukraine in the last few weeks.
A mother and son rest in Lviv, Ukraine, while waiting to board a train to Poland on Saturday, March 12. More than 3 million refugees have fled war-torn Ukraine in the last few weeks.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka talks to referee Clare Wood after being heckled by a fan during a match in Indian Wells, California, on Saturday, March 12. The fan appeared to yell out 'Naomi, you suck,' bringing her to tears on the court.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka talks to referee Clare Wood after being heckled by a fan during a match in Indian Wells, California, on Saturday, March 12. The fan’s comment brought her to tears on the court. Robert Prange/Getty Images
Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing on Sunday, March 13.
Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics in Beijing on Sunday, March 13. Wang Zhao/AFP/Getty Images
A woman wears face paint in Puyo, Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 15. Indigenous communities from the Amazon basin were meeting in Puyo to demand that South American governments halt extractive industries that damage the rainforest.
A woman wears face paint in Puyo, Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 15. Indigenous communities from the Amazon basin were meeting in Puyo to demand that South American governments halt extractive industries that damage the rainforest. Johanna Alacron/Reuters

Final Thoughts

The events unfolding in Ukraine and internationally have drawn significant media attention and public concern. As the situation evolves, the global community continues to grapple with the impacts of such conflicts and humanitarian crises.


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