The president of the United States, Joe Biden, invited and will receive his Ukrainian counterpartVolodymyr Zelensky, on Tuesday, in Washington, to discuss “urgent needs of Ukraine”a White House spokeswoman announced this Monday.
The visit is intended to “underscore the United States’ unwavering commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal invasion,” spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said.
The invitation comes at a time when The United States government increases the pressure. about Congress, where there is Blockage in the approval of a new aid package for Ukraine. in the war with Russia.
“As Russia intensifies its missile and drone attacks [aparelhos voadores não tripulados] against Ukraine, the two leaders will discuss Ukraine’s urgent needs and the vital importance of continued US support at this critical time,” the Biden administration representative said.
The United States is currently the largest provider of military support to kyiv.with value approved support more than 110 billion dollars since the invasion of Russiain February 2022.
But Congress is questioning US President Joe Biden’s promise to continue supporting Ukraine financially.
Last week, Congress blocked a more than $106 billion package that Biden persistently requested, which includes funds for Ukraine and Israel.
Republican elected officials are demanding major concessions in U.S. immigration policy in exchange for their votes.
This is the worst scenario for kyivwhose counteroffensive to Russian attacks in the summer did not bring the expected territorial gains.
Blocking new funds would be “the biggest gift” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden warned, saying the Kremlin leader, if he manages to take over Ukraine, “won’t stop here.”
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian president’s office has announced that he will begin a working visit to the United States on Monday and will meet with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
“The Ukrainian president will meet with US President Joe Biden and hold a series of meetings and negotiations,” the Ukrainian presidency said in a statement.
Source: TSF
