In an 11-minute speech, Zelensky repeatedly addressed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying it is in these difficult times that Ukraine knows “who its true friends are”.
Zelensky, dressed in the olive green shirt that has characterized him since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine 20 days ago, issued veiled criticism of those trying to “avoid escalation”, but at the same times do not give “a clear answer” to the Ukrainian aspiration. to join NATO.
“These are desperate times, but at the same time they allow us to see who our true friends have been over the past 20 days and the past eight years,” Ukrainian president told House joint special session and the Senate of Canada. .
Zelensky concluded by noting that what he is asking for is “not much”, but rather “true support” to save lives “everywhere in the world”.
“Please understand how important it is for us to close the airspace to Russian missiles and planes. I hope you can understand this. I hope you can step up your efforts,” he said. said the Ukrainian president. ECE
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