Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy for the second time in two weeks has addressed the US Congress.
Unlike his first appearance, however, this is a (virtual) public speech – an indication that the audience is the American people as much as it is US lawmakers.
Public opinion surveys show Americans already wholeheartedly support Ukraine’s fight, but there is concern that US forces not be drawn into the conflict.
Zelensky’s latest requests – a no-fly zone and Nato-supplied fighter jets – make such a prospect more likely.
The Biden administrations, and most lawmakers, seem unwilling to take such a step, so Zelensky has turned to the American people to demand action.
Such a move remains very doubtful, but Congress and the president have proven more than willing to spend billions to aid Ukraine from afar – and continue to put the economic squeeze on Russia.
