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Ukraine President Zelensky echoes Winston Churchill in historic address to Parliament

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In Ukraine’s darkest hour, Parliament has witnessed a speech that Churchill would have been proud of. President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address — beamed directly into the bearpit of the Commons chamber — was always going to be historic, with it being the first time a world leader has enjoyed such access to MPs.

One thing that was never a guarantee, however, was the quality and weight of the President’s words. FOLLOW THE LATEST UKRAINE WAR DEVELOPMENTS HERE MPs greeted the defiant Ukrainian leader — a former winner of the country’s Dancing with the Stars TV show — with a 30-second standing ovation.

Remember, applause is banned in Parliament, and exceptions can only be justified when history is being made within the Palace of Westminster’s walls.

The nature of today’s address explains the first standing ovation Mr Zelensky received — but the second one could only be a recognition of the quality of his words.

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