Zelenskiy tells US Congress Ukraine is 'alive and kicking' despite Russian 'tyranny' – video

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress to persuade Republican lawmakers to continue to fund his country's defence against Russia.'It is a great honour for me to be at the US Congress and speak to you and all Americans. Against all doom-and-gloom scenarios, Ukraine did not fall. Ukraine is alive and kicking,' said Zelenskiy, who received a standing ovation when he walked into the chamber. 'We defeated Russia in the battle for the minds of the world'

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