2023-12-11 05:01:00
US President Joe Biden invited his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodimir Zelensky, to visit him in Washington next Tuesday. Along with his invitation, Biden expressed his “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion after Congress blocked a request for aid funds. Both leaders “will discuss Ukraine’s urgent needs” in its fight against the Russian invasion and “the vital importance of continued US support at this critical time,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
The Ukrainian presidency said in a statement that the meeting will focus on key issues such as “increased defense cooperation between Ukraine and the United States, in particular through joint projects on the production of weapons and air defense systems.” , as well as the coordination of efforts between our countries in the coming year.” Zelenski received the invitation in Buenos Aires, where he participated in the inauguration of President Javier Milei.
Republican senators last week blocked a request for $106 billion in emergency aid primarily for Ukraine and Israel after conservatives resisted the exclusion of immigration reforms they had demanded as part of the package. It was a setback for Biden, who had urged lawmakers to approve the package, warning that Putin would not stop with victory in Ukraine and could even attack a NATO nation.
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