Media outlets such as CNN reported on the 20th that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is leading the war with Russia with large-scale security support from the United States, will visit the United States on the 21st (local time).



If President Zelensky visits the United States, it will be his first visit to the United States since taking office.



It will also be the first visit by President Zelensky to another country since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.



It is known that when President Zelensky visits Washington, DC, he plans to visit the White House to meet with President Joe Biden and address the US Congress in the evening.



In this regard, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a letter to lawmakers, "Please attend the evening session on Wednesday (21st) in person," and "Please be seated at a meeting with a special focus on democracy," Internet media Axios reported.



However, this visit to the US has not been finalized due to security reasons, and the possibility of cancellation at the last minute cannot be ruled out if there are concerns about personal safety during the travel process.



"We don't know yet," House Speaker Pelosi told CNN about a visit to Congress.



The US White House has not confirmed Zelensky's visit either.



If Zelensky visits the United States as originally planned, it will coincide with when the US Congress will process the fiscal year 2023 budget bill, which includes aid to Ukraine.



The Republican Party, which will become the majority in the House of Representatives from January next year, has expressed skepticism about large-scale aid by announcing a policy of 'no blank check support' to Ukraine.



Accordingly, if President Zelensky's parliamentary speech is successful, it is expected that he will ask for continuation of bipartisan security support for Ukraine.



Previously, President Zelensky had requested support for aircraft and air defense systems in a speech to the US Congress conducted via video on March 16.



In particular, he said, "We experience the 9/11 terror every day," and in the middle of his speech, he released a video of a terrible sight, such as a Russian missile attack, a child and a woman crying and burying victims as if they were throwing them to the ground.



President Zelensky's visit to the United States also coincides with the announcement of the Biden administration's provision of Patriot missiles.



U.S. media recently reported that the U.S. is finalizing the process of providing Ukraine with Patriot air defense missiles that can intercept missiles as well as aircraft for the first time.



As a result, it is expected that President Biden will likely disclose a new weapon support plan, including the Patriot missile, during a meeting with President Zelensky.



In the midst of this, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to preside over a meeting of the Ministry of Defense to set military goals for next year today (21st) and reexamine Ukraine's war strategy.



Moreover, President Putin recently visited Belarus, his greatest ally, and held a summit meeting with President Alexander Lukashenko. As media reports say that Belarusian military equipment is moving towards the Ukrainian border, the possibility of an escalation of the war in Ukraine due to the participation of Belarusian troops is being discussed. is.



In this respect, a meeting between the leaders of the United States and Ukraine could also have a comprehensive discussion on the direction of the war in Ukraine.



Furthermore, in the United States, it is noteworthy whether there will be an exchange of opinions on this, given that public opinion is growing that the Biden government should urge Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.



However, the Biden government has made it known externally that the negotiation issue is entirely a matter for Ukraine to decide.



(Photo = Courtesy of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Yonhap News)