Zelensky asks for support at the National Governors Association meeting in Utah

What he said: "This is one of the most transparent battles between good and evil of our time," Zelensky told the crowd at the Grand America Hotel, saying Russia's strikes have been "unprovoked" and demonstrate "unjust aggression."

• "We do not ask for your boots on the ground," he told the crowd. "The only thing we ask for is sufficient support: air defense systems for our cities, weapons for our men and women on the front line, support in protecting normal life and rebuilding."
• Zelensky received a standing ovation for his remarks.

State of play: Zelensky met with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, thanking him for his support amid the war.

• In a risky career move, Johnson introduced a foreign aid package in April that Congress ultimately passed.

By the numbers: Since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Utah has welcomed about 3,500 refugees from the eastern European country, Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters on Friday.

• Cox served as NGA chair over the past year. He was replaced Friday with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis.