Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is already on his way to the US, where he will be received this Wednesday by Joe Biden and will speak before the US Congress in Washington. After the information advanced by the American press, the trip of the Ukrainian leader, the first abroad since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the White House and he himself confirmed the visit.
“On track for the United States to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and defense capabilities,” Zelensky wrote on Twitter, adding that he would hold several bilateral meetings.
The White House also, in a statement, officially confirmed Zelensky’s visit to US soil, adding that “a significant new package of security assistance will be announced to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression.”
According to a statement issued by the Ukrainian presidency, Zelensky will discuss with Biden “comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, in particular with regard to strengthening Ukraine’s resistance and defense capacity, supporting its sovereignty and restoring territorial integrity. “.
An official US source, quoted by Agence France Presse, indicates that, during Zelensky’s visit to Washington, the shipment of the Patriot missile system will be announced to help Ukraine protect itself from Russian bombing.
Source: TSF
