Zelenskyy says world cannot wait until November election in US to take action to repel Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the world must not wait for November to drive back Russia’s offensive against his country
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the world must not wait for the November presidential election in the United States to take action to repel Russia's offensive against his country.
“It’s time to step out of the shadows to make strong decisions to act and not wait for November or any other months to descend. We must be strong and uncompromising all together," Zelenskyy said in a pivotal address during a NATO summit four months before an American election beset by new tumult following incumbent President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance two weeks ago.
He added that the president of the United States must be “uncompromising in defending democracy, uncompromising against (Russian President Vladimir) Putin and his coterie.”
The visit to Washington was the latest in a series of trips for the Ukrainian leader, who has proven to be an adept navigator of international relations in defense of his war-ravaged country, publicly cajoling and sometimes loudly complaining to get the military assistance it needs to defend itself against Russia.
