King Charles calls for unwavering aid to Ukraine in the US Congress
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King Charles urged the US Congress for unwavering support for Ukraine for the sake of peace. The monarch emphasized the historical unity of the two nations in the face of threats.
King Charles of Great Britain, during his speech to Congress, emphasized that "Ukraine needs our unwavering support," UNN reports with reference to Sky News.
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The publication notes that the British King has actively supported Ukraine and its people since the country faced Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
It was previously reported that the US—Ukraine's main military sponsor for many years during the war—sought to reduce its involvement and support under the Trump administration, prioritizing other global conflicts.
Referring to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, the King told Congress that Great Britain and the US were "united in the face of terror" and "responded to the call together—as our nations have done for more than a century, side by side."
Today, the same unwavering resolve is needed to protect Ukraine and its most courageous people. It is necessary to ensure a truly just and lasting peace
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According to the publication, the King and Queen arrived at the US Capitol building before Charles's address to Congress. They were greeted with prolonged applause.
The King began his address to Congress, calling the opportunity a "great honor" and thanking the American people for welcoming him and the Queen to the US.
Recalling the upcoming 250th anniversary of US independence, Charles says that "throughout all this time, our destinies as nations have been intertwined."
Quoting the 19th-century British writer Oscar Wilde, the monarch says: "We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language!"