Ukraine's Zelenskyy gave a powerful address to Congress but 'what's next?' is the big question now

There is little likelihood that the West will go much beyond what it is already doing in response to Putin’s aggression.

But Ukraine faces desperate problems as well. Zelenskyy asked Washington to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine and to provide it with warplanes. But despite his heartfelt words and a moving video played as part of his presentation, Washington is unlikely to grant either request.

Indeed, there is little likelihood that the West will go much beyond what it is already doing in response to Putin’s aggression. NATO has deployed additional forces to deter Putin from thinking the alliance won’t defend the alliance. But it is also clear that the alliance has no desire to become an active belligerent in the current conflict.