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Ukraine war: Zelensky implores US Congress for help

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President Volodymyr Zelensky has used a rare live address to the US Congress to make an emotional appeal for more help to fight off the Russian invasion. Speaking by video link from Kyiv, Mr Zelensky again pleaded with America to impose a no fly zone over his country's skies or at least to supply fighter jets.

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(Photo: The Ukrainian president was greeted with a standing ovation from the assembled US politicians. Credit: EPA)

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Wed 16 Mar 2022 14:06GMT

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