In a virtual address to Canadian lawmakers, Ukraine's President
Vlodimir Zelensky has appealed for more help against the Russian
invasion.
The Ukrainian leader again called for a no-fly zone over this country
- something western leaders and NATO have ruled out over fears it
would spark a wider conflict with Russia.
Zelensky's 12-minute appeal received an almost three-minute standing
ovation from the Canadian politicians listening in Ottawa.
Speaking through a translator Zelensky said his country wanted freedom.
IN: "I would…"
OUT: "…life."
DUR: 16 seconds
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Zelensky said more help was needed as sanctions hadn't stalled the
Russian invasion.
IN: "You imposed…"
OUT: "… threat."
DUR: 21 seconds
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Zelensky asked Canadians to imagine another country waging war and
bombing cities near them.
IN: "Imagine…"
OUT: "…right now."
DUR: 15 seconds
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