Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress on Wednesday.

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He asked Congress to issue a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

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Many lawmakers have expressed concern that a no-fly zone could lead to World War III.

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He compared what Ukraine is facing now to America after Pearl Harbor or 9/11.

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He addressed Joe Biden as “the leader of the nation.”

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“I wish you to be the leader of the world,” he added.

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President Zelenskyy got a standing ovation at the end of his speech.

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