Ukraine’s Zelensky Arrives at White Home, Meets President Biden
Ukrainian chief Volodymyr Zelensky simply shook palms with President Joe Biden on the White Home, his first journey exterior his war-torn nation since Vladimir Putin‘s forces invaded.
Zelensky rolled as much as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in an SUV Wednesday afternoon, climbing out the passenger door and instantly greeting POTUS and First Woman Dr. Jill Biden earlier than heading inside for a gathering.
Ukraine’s president is in Washington D.C. as a result of he is set to handle a joint session of Congress later tonight, however first he is speaking store with Biden … and severely dressing down.
It is fairly a distinction in vogue kinds … Biden is sporting a jacket and tie whereas Zelensky pulled up in his signature inexperienced pullover and a few slacks.
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Zelensky’s addressed Congress earlier than, however not in particular person. The primary time got here again in March, not lengthy after the Russian invasion began, and he appeared remotely. This time he was invited to D.C. for an in-person go to by Nancy Pelosi.
In the meantime, again within the Ukraine … the battle simply crossed the 300-day milestone and the U.S. is sending extra weapons to arm the Ukrainians, together with artillery, missiles, grenade launchers, armored vehicles and mortars.
