Volodymyr Zelensky to address Congress as Russian invasion intensifies on Kyiv outskirts

Volodymyr Zelensky to address Congress as Russian invasion intensifies on Kyiv outskirts
March 16, 2022, 10:04 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky/Facebook page

The USA Today reported, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual address to Congress on Wednesday, where he is expected to urge for greater assistance as Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its third week.

Zelenskyy, who suggested there was still some reason to be optimistic negotiations might yet yield an agreement with the Russian government, said Russia’s demands were becoming “more realistic.” The sides were expected to speak again later Wednesday.

He said in his video address to the nation: “Efforts are still needed, patience is needed,” adding that “Any war ends with an agreement.”

Zelenskyy to Johnson: "If we cannot enter NATO's 'open door', then we must work with communities available, communities that will help us. Like yours. And have some guarantees–reliable guarantees that will work for us. And also for you. I ask you: help yourself by helping us. You know we crucially need airplanes". He also indicated needs: the ban on Russia to use world ports, its complete disconnection from SWIFT, the recognition of Russia as terrorist state, embargo on any trade with Russia (File photo and text: Euromaidan Press)

According to a statement and images released by the Kyiv emergencies agency, Wednesday's virtual address comes after shrapnel from an artillery shell slammed into a 12-story apartment building in central Kyiv Wednesday morning, obliterating the top floor and igniting a fire.

The neighboring building was also damaged. The agency reported two victims, without elaborating.

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The head of the Kyiv region Oleksiy Kuleba said Wednesday, Russian forces have intensified fighting in Kyiv suburbs, notably around the town of Bucha in the northwest and the highway leading west toward Zhytomyr.

Source: usatoday

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