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Zelensky to make second wartime White House visit to rally support
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 15, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington next week to solidify support from the US in fighting Russian invaders. Zelenskyy will meet with President Joe Biden and hold meetings at the US Congress. The visit comes at a critical time as Ukraine wages a counteroffensive against Russia. Biden will reaffirm his...
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Published on September 15, 2023 - 01:30
Zelensky to Visit Biden As Congress Debates More Aid
Zelensky to Visit Biden , As Congress Debates More Aid.
Zelensky to Visit Biden , As Congress Debates More Aid.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on
Sept. 21, according to an administration official.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on
Sept. 21, according to an administration official.
Zelensky will also visit Capitol Hill as Congress debates President Biden's request to give Ukraine another "$24 billion in military and humanitarian aid," 'The Guardian' reports. .
Specifically, Biden is seeking $13.1 billion
for Ukraine's military, $8.5 billion for humanitarian purposes and $2.3 billion for financing to entice donors via the World Bank.
Zelensky also visited Washington in
December of 2022 to speak before Congress.
At the time, he thanked the U.S. for its help in funding Ukraine's war effort against Russia.
Zelensky promised Americans that
it was "not charity" but an "investment"
in world security and democracy. .
As Russia's invasion is far into its second year, Congress is divided about granting Ukraine additional funding, 'The Guardian' reports.
As Russia's invasion is far into its second year, Congress is divided about granting Ukraine additional funding, 'The Guardian' reports.
Some Conservative Republican lawmakers
are seeking to reduce federal spending,
which includes cutting off money for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Congress must pass
its yearly appropriation bills before
Sept. 30 or risk a government shutdown.
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