Ukrainian president addresses Congress

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made history at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday night in his first trip outside of Ukraine since Russia invaded in February. He addressed Congress, saying that relentless Russian attacks on civilian targets have not and will not break the spirit of the Ukrainian people. He also clarified that Ukraine will not give up any territory to Russia to achieve peace.

What did the visit accomplish? Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Joe Biden. At a joint news conference, Biden officially announced a new aid package to Ukraine that includes nearly $2 billion dollars in weapons and equipment. “Your money is not charity,” Zelenskyy said in his speech to Congress. “It’s an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way.”

Dig deeper: Read Jill Nelson’s report in WORLD Magazine about the growing dangers for religious leaders in Ukraine.