Making a dramatic, risky wartime visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky strategized with President Biden for hours at the White House, thanked the U.S. government and "ordinary people" for their support and urged Congress to keep sending weapons and money to support his country.

"Your money is not charity," Zelensky told the unusual meeting of Congress. "It is an investment in global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way."

Biden praised Zelensky and informacion pagina web the Ukrainian people for their courage and resilience in the face of Russia’s invasion and pledged to stand with Ukraine for "as long as it takes."

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