President Biden on Wednesday welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Oval Office by praising his leadership in the face of Russia’s brutal invasion of the country, saying “It is an honor to be by your side” and “the Ukrainian people continue to inspire the world.” When it was his turn to speak, Zelensky expressed deep gratitude for all the support for Ukraine’s defense, starting with Biden, the Congress, and all the “ordinary people” of the United States.