Zelensky seeking long-range missiles from US to end Russia's 'horrible war of aggression' on Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington Thursday to appeal for help fighting Russia, winning warm words of support and weapons from Joe Biden but confronting skeptical Republicans who want to cut off aid. Hardline Republicans are threatening to block Democrat Biden's request for a fresh $24 billion aid package for Ukraine, and it has now become caught up in a bitter spending battle that could spark a US government shutdown. For more on Zelensky's crucial trip to the US and Canada, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen is joined by Mark Temnycky, nonresident Fellow with the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center.