Zelensky wanted to speak to Congress to beg for more money

Speaker McCarthy Shuts Down Plan From Zelensky to speak to Congress

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) revealed that he had denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.

Zelensky who previously delivered a joint address in December, is making a push for more aid from the international community in his latest appeal to the United Nations earlier this week. President Joe Biden has requested an additional $24 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine on top of the $113 billion previously allocated.

In light of the ongoing disagreement over the aid package, McConnell took the opportunity on Wednesday to criticize Biden for his “passive, indecisive leadership” when it comes to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. However, he also reaffirmed his commitment to continuing to make the case for sustained support of Ukraine’s cause, emphasizing the importance of America’s interests in the matter.

Despite not being able to deliver a joint address to Congress, Zelensky is using his time in Washington, D.C. to advocate for Ukraine’s cause and garner supportj for additional aid. With tensions between Ukraine and Russia continuing to escalate, it remains to be seen whether or not the United States will increase its investment in the conflict.

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