Symbol of strength in Washington – but the USA is preparing for a long war

Washington Emotions erupted the moment Volodymyr Zelensky entered the US Congress. Deputies and senators were ripped from their seats, many rushed to the President of Ukraine, surrounded him and put their hands on his shoulders. In often formal Washington, Zelenski’s visit was unusual – and historic. Less than 24 hours earlier, the president had visited Ukrainian troops in the embattled Donbas. His flight to the United States marked the first time he had left Ukraine since the war began.

In his speech in Congress, Selenski sent a message of strength. Russia has “more weapons than we have ever had. But our forces stand. And we’re proud of that,” he said to applause. “Every inch of the Donbas is covered in blood, but Ukraine is resilient. We will never give up.”