Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky backed down by refusing to speak before the US Congress. writes about this Washington Post.
According to the publication, the Ukrainian leader was supposed to speak virtually before the House of Representatives and the Senate this week, but canceled everything at the last minute.
“The decision is highly unusual for a president who usually does not turn down such opportunities and raises questions about whether he is backing down on the advice of his Ukrainian colleagues or American officials,” the article said.
The authors of the publication also noted that anxiety is growing in Ukraine as disagreements in Washington slow down the allocation of necessary financial aid for Kiev. In addition, the Washington Post writes that tensions are increasing in relations between Kiev and Washington against the background of internal political disagreements in Ukraine.
Previously former CIA analyst Larry Johnson statedHe said he asked for support from Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in case Zelensky escapes from Ukrainian territory.
December 7, Andriy Ermak, head of Zelensky’s office meets He met with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and discussed with her the issue of strengthening the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the US.
Previously Zelensky saidIt prevents Ukraine from transferring hostilities to the territory of the Russian Federation.