“For the first time in history, some European countries have reconsidered the notion of staying neutral and are resisting aggression together with us, together with Ukraine,” he added. “We helped Europe and most of the world to feel that to be neutral now is, I’m sorry, but to be immoral.”

Zelensky went on to say that countries are no longer interested “in whether Russia will hear them,” but rather “what else to expect from Ukraine, what else Ukraine can give to Europe, what else we can give to the world.”

Zelensky also thanked Ukrainian servicemen, calling them “heroes” and said the powerful weapons Ukraine has received have strengthened its advantage.

During his address, Zelensky also honored Ukrainian Capt. Pavlo Cherniavskyi, the commander of a HIMARS battery, who had asked Zelensky to present his award to US President Joe Biden during Zelensky’s trip to Washington.

“It was an honor for me to fulfill this special mission. But it has a second part to it,” Zelensky said. “President Biden in return handed over a Command Coin — a special symbol from the President of the United States of America. Captain! Pavlo! I owe to give this Command Coin to you now,” Zelensky said.

Zelensky also thanked Biden, both parties of Congress “and every American family for the historic support of Ukraine, the support of our citizens.”

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