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In what may be Zelensky's most important speech in the fragile life of Ukraine, Congressional leaders Pelosi and Schumer have arranged an opportunity for the President of Ukraine to appeal directly to Congress and the people of the United States for support. While his speech is anticipated to be only 15 minutes, it's purpose is underscore Ukraine's commitment to fight until completely subjected, to express confidence in Ukraine's ability to push Russia out, and plead for more powerful military arms than Javelins and Stingers.
The subtext is well known, the Biden administration and some in NATO are crippled by excess caution and fear of Putin. The "on-again" "off-again" public spats has allowed Putin to constantly draw new and shifting red lines, staying one or more steps ahead of Biden and Nato. Zelensky hopes to convince Congress to press the President end this waffling and to provide SAMs, EW Jammer systems, larger and more sophisticated drones, and planes.
Biden will later respond in a speech, explaining what he has done and why he has not done other things to help Ukraine. He will also announce what he wishes to do in the future.
Let us pray the speech goes well, that Zelensky is persuasive, and that Congress successfully presses Biden to act quickly and do more.
Ukraine's life may depend on it.
The subtext is well known, the Biden administration and some in NATO are crippled by excess caution and fear of Putin. The "on-again" "off-again" public spats has allowed Putin to constantly draw new and shifting red lines, staying one or more steps ahead of Biden and Nato. Zelensky hopes to convince Congress to press the President end this waffling and to provide SAMs, EW Jammer systems, larger and more sophisticated drones, and planes.
Biden will later respond in a speech, explaining what he has done and why he has not done other things to help Ukraine. He will also announce what he wishes to do in the future.
Let us pray the speech goes well, that Zelensky is persuasive, and that Congress successfully presses Biden to act quickly and do more.
Ukraine's life may depend on it.