Coverage dated March 15, 2022

Zelensky invokes 9/11 in pressing Congress for help

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday implored the U.S. to “close the sky over Ukraine,” invoking Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and showing graphic images of the destruction and death wrought by Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

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  1. Boston

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. Congress: 'We need you right now' (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine's fight against Russia.

  2. The Hill

    Zelensky invokes 9/11 in pressing Congress for help (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday implored the U.S. to “close the sky over Ukraine,” invoking Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and showing graphic images of the destruction and death wrought by Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

  3. Bowling Green Daily News

    Live updates: Zelenskyy cites Sept. 11 in Congress speech (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is citing Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in appealing to the U.S. Congress in his country’s fight against Russia.

  4. Madison

    Zelenskyy tells US Congress, 'We need you right now' (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    The Ukrainian president cited Pearl Harbor and 9/11 as he appealed to the U.S. Congress and President Biden to do more to help Ukraine. Full coverage here.

  5. Fox10 Phoenix

    Ukraine's Zelenskyy cites Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in appeal to US Congress for help against Russia (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke virtually to the U.S. Congress in a push for the United States to do more against Russia’s crushing invasion.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Ukraine President Zelenskyy Invokes Pearl Harbor, Sept. 11 in Asking U.S. Congress to Help Fight Russia Invasion (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress seeking more aid to fight against its invasion by Russia.

  7. The Times of Israel

  8. The Times of Israel

    Zelensky invokes 9/11, Pearl Harbor in plea to US Congress for no-fly zone (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Ukrainian president asks American lawmakers to increase support for Ukraine's fight against Russia: 'We need you right now'

  9. New Hampshire Bulletin

    Zelenskyy reminds Congress of Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in pleading for U.S. help for Ukraine (opens New Hampshire Bulletin)

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    New Hampshire Bulletin's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday invoked the Pearl Harbor attacks ahead of World War II and the 9/11 terrorist attacks, while urging the United States to do more to stop the Russian war against his country.

  10. BizPac Review

    Zelenskyy gets standing O from Congress; invokes Pearl Harbor, 9/11 to plead 'we need you right now' (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for no-fly zones, unity, and new alliances in speech to US Congress earning standing ovations.

  11. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Zelenskyy pleads to US Congress: 'We need you right now' (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine's fight against Russia.

  12. The Buffalo News

    Zelenskyy pleads for help in impassioned speech to Congress (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks Wednesday in an impassioned video plea to Congress to send more

  13. WMUR

    'We need you right now,' Zelenskyy tells US Congress in virtual address (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on Wednesday in appealing to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

  14. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Zelenskyy pleads for more US help in speech to Congress (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks Wednesday in an impassioned video plea to Congress to send more help for Ukraine's fight against Russia. Lawmakers stood and cheered, and President Joe Biden later announced the U.S.

  15. The Daily Caller

    Zelenskyy Invokes Pearl Harbor, 9/11 In Plea To US Lawmakers (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invoked some of the biggest tragedies in U.S. history as he pleaded to lawmakers for more help on Wednesday.

  16. Gopusa

    Zelenskyy pleads to US Congress and Joe Biden: ‘We need you right now’ (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned the memory of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine's fight against Russia.

  17. Fox News

    Ukraine's Zelenskyy addresses Congress, invokes 9/11, Pearl Harbor, MLK as he pleads for pivotal aid (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an address to Congress Wednesday, pleaded with the United States to "do more" by implementing a no-fly zone, providing additional aircraft and air defense systems, and creating a new security alliance.

  18. New Hampshire Public Radio

    In an appeal to Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to help Ukraine (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Ukraine's president addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning. He appeared virtually and referenced Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks in his speech.

  19. Politico

    Zelenskyy recalls Pearl Harbor, 9/11 in plea for U.S. aid (opens Politico)

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    Zelenskyy spoke remotely via a video feed and told U.S. lawmakers that he was addressing them from Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital city that has for weeks been the target of Russian military strikes.

  20. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Zelenskyy cites Pearl Harbor, 9/11 attacks in appeal to US Congress for help against Russia, 'we need you right now' (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Zelenskyy cites Pearl Harbor, 9/11 attacks in appeal to US Congress for help against Russia, 'we need you right now.'

  21. Hot Air

    Zelensky to US Congress: We're going through a Pearl Harbor and 9/11 every day (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    "Close the sky over Ukraine."

  22. Rolling Stone

    Zelensky Invokes 9-11, Pearl Harbor as He Begs Congress for More Help Defending Ukraine (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The Ukrainian leader requested more aid in defending Ukraine’s skies, saying Russia’s invasion had made some of the worst moments in U.S. history a daily event in his country.

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