with seems that zalinski hasn't made his appearance yet. it's i can see p booted judge. these are members of congress here who have just walked in, were still waiting for the lensky. but you know, i wanted finish up with that question because they didn't strike an optimistic tone that, that would be over any time soon. did they not? i didn't buy this is kind of the 1000000000 dollar question here. you know, for how much longer or will this war a go on some people say a zalinski might kind of talk about or to hold a piece summit. but he also made it crystal clear that he won't accept any compromises when it comes to the territorial integrity of ukraine, meaning that he is not willing to give her vladimir, put in the russian president,

any inch of a territory of ukraine and thou, wisest, not only in the united states, but also throughout some european countries who do have a slightly different approach approach, who might be willing to sacrifice parts of ukrainian territory. but to lensky again, didn't leave any doubt that he is absolutely not willing to do so. the question here is, is there such thing as a just a piece? zalinski said, this is rather a philosophical question, especially when you think about all these civilians who have been killed in this 10 months lasting a war. president biden was a little bit vague. on the one hand, he said, we stand with you herb presidency lensky, a 100 percent. on the other hand, he kind of hinted that some kind of compromise might be at some point necessary

without being really specific. so this is again, like the 1000000000 dollar question and it should be very interesting to listen into. if president zalinski addresses this issue, this possible piece negotiation. and if so, in which way and my be a $100000000.00 question. i am the u. s. congress is debating soon whether or not to pass another f over $40000000000.00 in aid to ukraine. but that, of course, has to go through the republicans now we were talking earlier about the debate was in congress between republicans and democrats over how much to support ukraine. you think zalinski here is trying to make a pitch to republicans, to be more open with their pocket books when it comes to supporting ukraine and the war against russia there he definitely will try to convince her his critique,

so to speak. but he's also addressing the american public opinion, i'm sure, and he is an excellent in communicating. he will make his case. so that the kind of the, the amount of the body of the american people then convince those republican leaders who are much more critical with him, that it is necessary to keep supporting ukraine. not only because of the cost for ukraine itself spent he, as president by and also said earlier. so it will definitely say that this is not only defending ukraine and the ukrainian people, but this war is a war against a free democracy. so that is what it is at stake here. and this is something which goes down very val with the amendment as many americans because of as many you as americans have because this is kind of part of their d, n a. this is part of their understanding what they should do in the world. they should support the free parts of the world, and the ukraine definitely is

a solid democracy, which is under threat. so this is smith. this will be a point he makes to convince american lawmakers, but also really to address probably in the very emotional way or the american people are watching a live images of the u. s. congress where ukrainian president, boredom years, zalinski has said to make a speech. it's his 1st visit outside of ukraine to any country, as since the war began, since russia invaded in february at a significant day of the significant visit. and i'm wondering as we wait for zalinski to make his appearance here. what can we expect from this speech today? he definitely will draw a little bit of a bigger picture. he will give us some details also what he experienced or during his visit at the front line. there also rumors that he will bring a very emotional gift he all ready gave a metal to

a military metal to president biden earlier on. maybe he will give her the congress and a ukrainian flag which is signed from soldiers whom vladimir zalinski was just visiting yesterday at the front line. so there will be, if i might say, so definitely going on a little show here because we have to keep in mind very mr. lensky has been a very, very, a successful a comedian before he became president of ukraine. and he showed over the cause of the last 10 months that he's really able to, to press the buttons are the, which he wants to present to kind of evoke feelings he needs for his cos. another is here in europe, a big challenge to europe, especially germany is energy, the energy crisis, which has been caused by a breaking relations with russia. of course, the north stream, a pipeline or not,

delivering gas from russia, which account for a lot of the energy here in germany. so the ukranian war, even if you ignore the humanitarian crisis, there is present for a lot of germans. whereas in the us, it seems a lot more distant. i'm wondering if this is a reason for you, as well as his visit beyond the fact that he hopes to get much more aid or from the united states or diplomatically, but also making appeal to americans to, to pay attention to what's happening in ukraine because of course united states, it's not dependent on russia like europe is. and so there maybe needs to be more reminders to the american public. what's at stake? how that's an interesting point. i mean, definitely there is no energy crisis here in the united states. assure people feel kind of the world wide decant economic crisis, which is not only caused by corona, the covered, 19 pandemic, but also by the war in russia,

but it's not as held as in many european countries and ukraine. we also have to keep that in way in mind is much farther away. so this in media threat is further away. i got to make a lot of applause from the big event outside of playing with planes, getting to pick him up and finding that he made the trip with a life he

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honor of presenting to you his excellency lauderhill zalinski, president of the ukraine. thank

you. so much danger is too much for me. all these for our great people. thank so much d, r americans in all state cities and communities all those who value of freedom and justice could cherish it as strongly as we ukrainians in all our cities in each and every family. i hold my wars of respect and gratitude, or is an aide in each american heart. madame vice president.

i thank you for your evers. yeah. how did you grain, madam speaker? you bravely visited ukraine during the full fledged war. thank you very much. great. thank you. right privileged to be here. d r, members of the congress, representatives of both parties who also visited keith, esteemed congressman and senators from both parties who will, wizard ukraine. i'm sure, in the future. dear presented lives of diaspora. ah

humor and spread across the country. dear journalists, it's a great honor for me to be at the u. s. congress, and speak to you, and all americans, against against all odds and doom and gloom. shenaria see your grain didn't fall. your green is alive. and keegan, ah thing.

and it gives me good reason to share with you our fewest feels. join victory. we defeated rush her in the battle for mines of the world. we have no fear, nor should anyone in the world have it. you grace gained these recurring, and it gives us courage, which inspires the entire world. americans gained this victory, and that's why you have succeeded in uniting the global community to protect freedom and international law. europeans gained this victory, and that's why europe is now stronger and more independent than never. de rush and tyranny has lost control over us.

ah. and it will never influence our minds again, yet we have to do whatever it takes to ensure that congress of the global south also gained such victory. i know one more, i think wearing paula's thing the russians will stand a chance to be free only when they defeat the kremlin in their mines. ah yeah. the battle continues and we have to defeat the crown on the battlefield. yes. these battles

not only for the territory, for these or, and are a part of europe, the battle is not only for life, freedom and security of ukrainians, or any other nation which russia attempts to conquer. the struggle will define in what world our children and grandchildren will live and then they are children, and grandchildren. it will define whether it will be a democracy of ukraine, else and for america's. for all, this battle cannot be frozen or postponed. it cannot be ignored, hoping that the ocean or something else will provide a protection from the united states to china, from europe, to lead in america and from ever got to australia. the walled is too

interconnected and inter dependent to allow someone to stay aside. and at the same time, to feel safe when such a battle containers, our 2 nations, our allies in this battle. and next year we'll be at turning point. i know it, the boy and when ukrainian courage and american resolve must guarantee the future of our common freedom, the freedom of people who stand for their well use. little gentleman. ladies and gentlemen, americans yesterday before coming here to washington dc. i

was at the front line, you know, our boat in our strong, called in the east of ukraine in the done bus. the russian military and michelle nurse have been taking buckled nonstop since may. they have been taking a day and night, but bottom would stance. last year, last year or 70000 people lived there in bucklin in the c team and our only few civilians, t. every inch of that land is sucked and blood roaring guns sound every hour. trenches in the dawn must change hands several times a day in fierce combat and even hand fighting by the ukrainian dan bus stance. ah,

russians use everything, everything they have against backward and other, our beautiful cities. the occupiers have a significant advantage. in artillery. they have an advantage in ammunition. they have much more miss house and plainness than we ever had as it is true. but our defense forces stand. ah and we and,

and we all are proud of them. the russians tactic is primitive. they burned down and destroy everything they see. they sent thanks to the prod lies they sent convicts to the war. they threw everything against are similar to the other tyranny which is in the battle of the bulge through ever seen. it had again to free wald just like the brave american soldiers which held their lines and fought back hitler's forces during the christmas of 1944 brave ukrainian soldiers. i doing this seem to poor dins forces this christmas. you green, you green holds its lines and will never surrender him

. so here is a frontline, the tyranny which has no lack of cruelty against the lives of free people. and your support is crucial. not just to stand in such fight, but to get to the turning point to win on the battlefield. we have artillery. yes. thank you. we have it. is it enough? honestly, not really to insure a box or is not just a straw hall that holds bagged the russian army,

but for the russian army to completely pull out more cannons and shells are needed . if so, just like the battle of saratoga, the fight for board will cherish their tragic tory of our war for independence and freedom. if your patriots stop the raj inter against our cities, it will let ukrainian federals war to the fool to defend our freedom. when ransom, when russia cannot re showers, it is but it's our talary. he tries to destroy them with messiah attacks modern that russia found an l. i. in this, in this genocidal policy. aaron, iranian did deadly draws sent to russia in honduras, and others became

a threat to our critical infrastructure. that is how one terrorist has found the other. it is just a matter of time when they will strike against your other allies. if we do not stop them now, we must do it. i believe, i believe there should be no to boose between us in our alliance. ukraine never asked the american soldiers to fight on our land instead of us. i assure you that you cranial soldiers can perfectly operate american tanks and plans themselves

findings. no plane shells assistant is also critically important and i would like to thank you. thank you very much. thank you for both financial packages you have already provided us with. and there was, you may be willing to decide on your money is not cheery team is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way. ah, russia,

russia could stop its aggression. really even wanted to. but you can speed up our weak, terry. i know it and it, and it will bruce to any potential aggressor that no one can succeeded in breaking national borders. no one committing atrocities and reasoning, or people again their wheel. it would be nave to wait for steps towards peace from russia, which enjoys being a terrorist state rations are still poisoned by the kremlin. the restoration of international legal order is our joint task. we need b. s. he s ukraine has already offered proposals, which i just discussed, was president biden, our peace formula. 10 points we should and must be implemented for our joint

security garrett, guaranteed for the kate ahead and the summit which can be held. i'm glad to stress that the president biden supported our peace initiative today. each of you, ladies and gentlemen, can assist in the implementation to ensure that america's leadership remains solid by carroll and bi partisan. thank you again. stanson sanctions to make russia pill how ruin us. it's aggression, truly is, it is in your power, really to help us bring to justice every man who started this unprovoked and criminal war. let's do it. glad terrorist

led the generous day be held responsible for each to roar and aggression and compensate. all losses done by this war, lead the world see that the united states. i hear ladies and gentlemen. lesson gentlemen, americans in 2 days we will celebrate christmas may be candle it. not because it's more romantic now, but because there will not be any will be no electricity in millions won't have neither hitting no running water. all of these will be

the result of russian missile and drawn attacks on our energy infrastructure. but we do not complain. we do not judge and compare whose life is easier, your well being in the product of your national security. the result of your struggle for independence and your many victorious we you greenhouse will also go through our war of independence and freedom, with dignity and success. ah .

we'll still braid christmas. celebrate christmas, and even if there is no electricity delight, all our faith in ourselves will be put out if russian, if ration me sas attack us, we'll do our best to protect ourselves. if they attack us with iranian draws. and our people will have to go to bomb shelters on christmas eve, you green as will still sit down at the quality table and cheer up each other. and we don't done have to know every, every was wish. as we know that all of us millions of ukraine's wish the same victory follow victory.

we already built strong ukraine with strong people, strong army strong institutions together with you. we do our strong security guarantees for our country and for entire europe and the war together with you. and also together with you will put in place everyone who will defy freedom, put in these will be in debases to protect democracy in europe and the world or now on a special christmas time. i want to thank you all of you. i think every american family wish cherishes the warmth or it's home and we should the same wars to either people. i think president biden, and both parties and the senate and the house for your in available

assistance. i think your cds and your citizens who supported ukraine, the here who hosted our ukraine as our people who vague to our national flags, who acted to help us think thank you all from everyone who is now at the front line from everyone who is evading victory standing here to day, i recalled the wars of the president franklin delano roosevelt which us, i think so good for this moment. the american people in there are, i tills my it will win through to absolute victory. the ukraine and people will win.