President Joe Biden invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to a meeting at the White House to discuss the ongoing fight against Russian aggression and the “vital importance” of continued US support for kyiv.
The meeting will take place on December 12.
The White House statement noted that Biden and Zelensky will discuss Ukraine’s “urgent needs” and that the discussion will come as the White House seeks an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel.
“As Russia escalates missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, the leaders will discuss Ukraine’s urgent needs and the vital importance of continued U.S. support at this critical time,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, in a statement.
Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell invited the Ukrainian president to speak at a meeting of all senators Tuesday morning, a Senate staffer said. upper house of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson will also meet with Zelensky, his office said in a statement.
The Ukrainian president’s office said on Telegram that the Ukrainian leader will arrive in Washington on Monday.
The key topics of Zelensky’s visit will be the issues of defense cooperation between the United States and Ukraine, “in particular, through joint projects for the production of weapons and air defense systems, as well as the coordination of efforts between our countries over the next year. “said the office of the president of Ukraine.
