Volodymyr Zelenskiy channels Churchill to briefly unite a polarised US Congress

As he received thunderous cheers and standing ovations, Ukraine's president made a case for financial support that would ensure his country's survival

For a former actor and comedian, it was the curtain call of a lifetime.

His address delivered, Volodymyr Zelenskiy walked up the centre aisle of the House of Representatives chamber to thunderous cheers, a standing ovation, eager handshakes and some members clamouring to touch him with almost religious reverence. One group had brought a giant Ukrainian flag. Others wore blue and yellow, the national colours.