The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, achieved in Washington significant support from the US government, led by Joe Biden y Kamala Harris, just before his scheduled meeting with the former president Donald Trumpknown for his critical stance towards assistance to Ukraine.
Zelenski announced his meeting with Trump where he hopes to address the conflict situation with Russia. Trumpp, who questioned the need for aid to Ukraine, was optimistic, stating that it could facilitate an agreement between Zelensky and the Russian president Vladimir Putin. “I don’t want a capitulation of Ukraine,” he declared, referring to the position of his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.
The meeting with Biden, in the Oval Office, allowed Zelenski emerge stronger, given the commitment of the Democratic administration to continue its support. “Russia will not win. Ukraine will win, and we will continue to support them every step of the way,” he said. Biden. In his speech, the president announced an increase in military aid to Ukraine, although he omitted details about the possible use of long-range missiles in Russian territory.
Vice President Harris, in a separate meeting with Zelenski, He reiterated his administration’s “unwavering support” for the Ukrainian people. Harris was critical of those who suggest that Ukraine should give up part of its territory, describing such proposals as equivalent to those of Vladimir Putin.
Zelenski, In response, he argued that “this war can be won and a just peace achieved, but only with USA”. In this context, he proposed a high-level summit in Germany with 50 countries allied to Ukraine to coordinate efforts in the war.
He President Biden, one of the main architects of Western support for Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022, announced a total allocation of $8 billion in aid, backed by the Congress. However, political uncertainty is present, since Biden He will not run for a second term.
The visit of Zelenski included a meeting with the leaders of the Republican Party and of Democratic Party in it Senate, who wore yellow ties and blue shirts, symbolizing their support for Ukraine.
The situation on the ground remains tense. Yesterday, Russia claimed to have taken control of the town of Ukrainian, in the Donetsk region, as Russian troops continue to demand the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from various areas as a condition for resuming operations peace talks.
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2024-10-01 20:25:23