Ukraine Leader Gets Support In U.S., But Not Lethal Aid -- CNN
Washington (CNN) -- American leaders offered Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko a high-profile platform Thursday to advocate for greater support to his besieged military, though the levels of assistance ultimately offered by the United States fell short of his requests.
After an address to a joint session of Congress, Poroshenko met with Secretary of State John Kerry and later with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office, where he requested help arming his troops to battle Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine -- a request that once again was rebuffed.
"They need more military equipment, both lethal and nonlethal," Poroshenko said of his military during his morning speech to U.S. lawmakers, saying Ukraine deserved special ally status that qualifies it for elevated levels of assistance.
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More News On Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's Visit To The U.S.
Ukraine crisis: Obama praises 'excellent' Poroshenko -- BBC
Ukraine's pleas for lethal aid from US go unmet -- AP
Ukraine president secures U.S. military aid but not weapons -- Reuters
Ukraine Leader's Plea Nets Less Than He Wanted -- New York Times
Applause, but No Arms, for Ukraine -- WSJ
No Prospect of Weapons for Kiev After Obama's Meeting with Poroshenko -- RIA Novsoti
Obama declines to give Ukraine 'lethal aid' despite Poroshenko's plea -- RT
Obama Leaves Poroshenko’s Plea for Lethal Help Without Answer -- RIA Novosti
Ukrainian President Poroshenko asks Congress for military support -- Washington Post
Poroshenko asks US Congress for more help in Ukraine -- Irish Times
Why Ukraine's plight has yet to set off alarms at the White House -- Howard LaFranchi, CSM
WNU Editor: The video below is today's address by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko's to a joint session of Congress.
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