Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the United States on Wednesday for an official visit, a US official and Ukrainian diplomats said. It is the Ukrainian leader’s first known trip abroad since the Russian invasion of his homeland began on February 24.
In Washington, Zelenskyj will first meet US President Joe Biden at the White House. Even before the visit, the United States approved the delivery of new Patriot-type air defense systems. After the talks, both presidents want to hold a joint press conference.
In the evening (local time) Zelenskyj will address the congress. Zelenskyj had already delivered a video address to the US Congress in March. At the time, he had called for a flight ban to protect Ukraine.
Putin not interested in diplomacy
National Security Council communications director John Kirby said on U.S. television on Wednesday that talks between the two presidents will also include Ukraine’s peace efforts. “I have no doubt they will talk about Zelenskyy’s idea of a just peace – what it could look like, what the components of that peace are and how we can help Ukraine achieve it,” Kirby said.
But it is also clear that Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently not interested in diplomacy. “On the contrary. He is interested in killing more Ukrainian civilians and turning off people’s lights and heating as winter approaches.” The US must first ensure that Ukraine gets the defense aid it needs.
Source: Krone
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