More air defense, more sanctions: A look at Ukraine's asks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's grateful for U.S. help against invading Russian forces The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Zelensky's impassioned speech rekindles congressional no-fly talk Members talked about alternatives allowing humanitarian aid flights. Axios · Mar 16, 2022
Republicans can’t resist using Zelensky speech to attack Biden News analysis: Top House Republicans went from a bipartisan standing ovation for Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to bashing President Biden in a matter of minutes The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Ukraine suffers more attacks as Zelenskyy appeals to Biden for no-fly zone KYIV, Ukraine — An around-the-clock curfew brought the capital to a standstill and Russian forces stepped up their attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine on Wednesday even as both Moscow and Kyiv reported progress on negotiations to halt a war that has caused a growing humanitarian and refugee crisis. Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022
Kyiv suffers more attacks as Zelenskyy appeals to Biden for no-fly zone KYIV, Ukraine — Under a full-day curfew that brought the city to a standstill, Kyiv awoke Wednesday to air-raid sirens and more pain inflicted on residential neighborhoods as Russian forces — still stalled outside the capital — continued attacks on civilian areas across the country. Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022
McConnell urges Biden to expand lethal aid to Ukraine, raise U.S. force deployment U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell urged President Joe Biden on Wednesday to expand Ukraine's air defenses, bolster the presence of U.S. forces on NATO's eastern flank and visit eastern European countries. Reuters · Mar 16, 2022
Israel's Bennett emerges as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine war Just a year ago, Naftali Bennett was struggling for political survival The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Zelenskyy tells US Congress, ‘We need you right now’ In urging a steeper economic hit to the Russians, he said: “Peace is more important than income.” Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 16, 2022
Biden's sending more arms to Ukraine, but some in Congress call it lacking - Roll Call President Biden announced $800 million in new military aid to Ukraine, but some in Congress want him to do more. Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022
‘Close the sky over Ukraine’: Zelenskyy pleads to US Congress After Ukrainian leader’s speech, US President Joe Biden announces $800m in additional military aid to Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2022
Analysis-From the Kremlin, Putin ponders war and peace As Vladimir Putin looks out from behind the Kremlin's red walls, Russia's paramount leader of 22 years has a riddle to solve: how to win a war in Ukraine that the West says he has already lost. Reuters · Mar 16, 2022
All Russia's evil ploys to win Ukraine war - from kidnapping mayors to hacking TV show From the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has used severe actions to try and turn the tide, from lying to their people, to disconnecting Chernobyl and bombing hospitals Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022
‘Nothing less than genocide’: Republican House leaders urge Biden to send jets to Ukraine to implement no-fly zone GOP leadership says Zelensky’s address to Congress underscores urgency for MiG deployment The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Zelensky concedes Ukraine will not join Nato ‘It’s a truth and it must be recognised,’ says Ukrainian leader The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022 Putin hints at looming backtrack as Russia signals key points for end of war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday peace talks were sounding more realistic but more time was needed.
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 ICC Prosecutor Khan visits Ukraine, holds virtual meeting with President Zelenskiy The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, visited Ukraine on Wednesday and held virtual meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, his office said.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Zelensky addresses Biden directly: ‘Being the leader of the world means being the leader of peace’ As President Zelenskyy spoke to Congress, a harrowing video played showing the devastation inflicted on Ukraine
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022 Zelensky invokes 9/11 and Pearl Harbor in plea to US Congress for more military aid for Ukraine Ukraine’s president invoked the horror of the 9/11 terror attacks as he pleaded for more military support in a historic address to the US Congress.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022 Biden sends more aid after Zelenskyy invokes 9/11, Pearl Harbor in emotional address to Congress WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed directly to U.S. lawmakers and the American public Wednesday with an emotional request to the Biden administration for additional financial support, more weaponry and a no-fly zone to help his country fight off the Russian invasion.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskyy make urgent appeal to Congress for more supplies to fight Russia WASHINGTON — In the first virtual presentation by a foreign leader to Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an emotional appeal the U.S. on Wednesday for an urgent round of financial support and more weaponry to assist his country stave off the invasion by Russia.
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2022 How weapons get to Ukraine and what's needed to protect vulnerable supply chains Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, invoking King in his virtual address to Congress on March 16, 2022, said he has a need. “We need you right now,” Zelenskyy told U.S. lawmakers.
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Russia says any Putin-Zelenskiy meeting should be to seal deal Russia said on Wednesday there were no obstacles to a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but that such a meeting would only take place to seal a specific agreement.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Why can’t Ukraine join Nato? Volodymyr Zelensky concedes his country may never become member of military alliance
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Zelensky shows Congress heartbreaking video of dead bodies and bombings in Ukraine Video entitled ‘Close the Sky’ was broadcasted during Zelensky’s remarks before lawmakers on Wednesday
Reuters · Mar 16, 2022 Zelenskiy calls on U.S. Congress for more Russia sanctions, defense aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for further military assistance to help protect the skies over Ukraine and for further sanctions against Russia including the withdrawal of all U.S. businesses.