"Volodymyr Zelensky does not demand direct military intervention from the United States"

During a visit to Washington, his first foreign trip since the war began, the Ukrainian president was given a hero’s welcome by Joe Biden and elected representatives of Congress. US President Volodymyr Zelensky promised that the Ukrainians would not “Never Alone” Against Russia and America will help kyiv “As long as it takes”.
No US aid “not charity”, But one “investment”Mr. Zelensky said Before the US Congress. The elected representatives of both houses greeted him with a standing ovation and rose several times to applaud him during his speech.
The US announced on Wednesday that it would hand over Kyiv Patriot Air Defense System. It’s empowering “significantly” Ukrainian defense against Russian attacks, Volodymyr Zelensky said during a joint press conference with Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday. “This is a very important step towards creating a safe airspace for Ukraine”he said.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin pledged on Wednesday to increase the capabilities of his military and its nuclear power. Speaking during a meeting with top officials, the Russian president announced the entry into service “Early January” New Russian Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles and an increase in the strength of the Russian army to 1.5 million soldiers were considered.
Moscow wants to establish support bases for its navy in Mariupol and Berdyansk. Two occupied cities in southern Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
On the ground, the Ukrainian military reported Russian attacks, particularly bombing, in the east and northeast. “The enemy continues to concentrate its efforts in carrying out offensive operations in the direction of Pakmut and Avdivka. »In the east, the staff of the Ukrainian forces underlined in the evening.
At least five people have been killed and seventeen injured in the last twenty-four hours. According to the Ukrainian president.