Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is predicted to offer a digital deal with to the US Congress on Wednesday.

The struggle in Ukraine continues after Russia launched an invasion in late February, and Zelensky's deal with will come after Congress moved to supply Ukraine with $13.6 billion in support final week.

Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer introduced in a joint letter on Monday that Zelensky shall be addressing members of the Home and Senate at 9:00 a.m. ET Wednesday.

The speech is being acquired within the Capitol Customer Middle Congressional Auditorium and is just open to members of Congress. Nevertheless, the speech shall be broadcast stay on a number of media retailers, together with C-SPAN, which might be seen right here.

Zelensky's remarks can even be carried on the Fox Information Channel; an NBC Information Particular Report with Lester Holt that may be streamed on NBC Information NOW; and MSNBC's MSNBC Reviews.

"The Congress, our nation and the world are in awe of the folks of Ukraine, who've proven extraordinary braveness, resilience and willpower within the face of Russia's unprovoked, vicious, and unlawful struggle," the letter learn.

"As struggle rages on in Ukraine, it's with nice respect and admiration for the Ukrainian people who we invite all Members of the Home and Senate to attend a Digital Tackle to the US Congress delivered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine on Wednesday, March sixteenth at 9:00 a.m."

Zelensky has been urging the US, together with international locations in Europe, to assist implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine, a transfer that many members of the administration are against after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his nation would view that as a "risk."

"That very second, we are going to view them as members of the navy battle, and it might not matter what members they're," Putin warned on Saturday.

Zelensky has additionally requested the U.S. for extra planes and navy assets, after taking part in a Zoom name with almost 300 directors and lawmakers final week.

Nebraska Republican Senator Ben Sasse stated in an announcement launched by his workplace after the assembly: "Zelensky's message is straightforward: 'Shut the skies or give us planes. Let's be clear-eyed about our choices: A no-fly zone means sending American pilots into fight in opposition to Russian jets and air defenses—in a battle between nuclear powers that would spiral uncontrolled rapidly."

"He's standing robust, however pleaded for extra assist," Connecticut Democratic Consultant Jim Himes tweeted in regards to the distant assembly he and different lawmakers took half in with Zelensky on March 5. "Planes, oil embargo, continued navy support."

Whereas talks of a no-fly zone are nonetheless within the works, Pelosi and Schumer wrote within the letter that Congress "stays unwavering in our dedication to supporting Ukraine as they face Putin's merciless and diabolical aggression, and to passing laws to cripple and isolate the Russian financial system in addition to ship humanitarian, safety and financial help to Ukraine. We stay up for the privilege of welcoming President Zelenskyy's deal with to the Home and Senate and to convey our assist to the folks of Ukraine as they bravely defend democracy."

Daily Life in Ukraine as Russia Invades
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is predicted to talk to U.S. Congress on Wednesday in a digital deal with. On this photograph, Zelensky speaks at a press convention for chosen media at his official residence the Mariinsky Palace on March 3, 2022, in Kyiv, Ukraine.Laurent Van der Stockt for Le Monde/Getty Photos