President of Ukraine, Volodymyr ZelenskyHe will visit the White House on Wednesday.He will be received by his US counterpart, Joe Biden. first trip abroad since the beginning war in his country on February 24, local media reported on Tuesday.
The CNN television network noted that Biden and Zelenski “plan to meet at the White House on Wednesday,” which coincides with the intention of the US government to send a letter. new military aid package to Ukraine, which will include Patriot air defense for the first time. for now The White House did not confirm It has been announced that Zelensky’s possible visit or shipment will be announced.
Citing a Senate aide, The Hill outlet added that this is expected. Zelensky also goes to the Capitol On Wednesday, this was also not officially confirmed. According to this source, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the Lower House, sent a letter to lawmakers on Tuesday urging them to “get ready for a very specific focus on democracy on Wednesday night.”
Zelensky’s visit to US Congress headquarters will take place amid negotiations to run a new budget for fiscal 2023, which envisions a new $45,000 million emergency fund to aid Ukraine.