China News Service, December 21. According to Agence France-Presse, the White House confirmed that Ukrainian President Zelensky will visit Washington on the 21st local time. During this period, he will meet with US President Biden and deliver a speech in Congress.
This will also be Zelensky's first visit abroad since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis.
Data map: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Associated Press stated that White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre issued a statement saying that Biden is looking forward to this visit, and Zelensky's speech in Congress will show "strong bipartisan support for Ukraine."
It was previously reported that U.S. lawmakers are set to vote on year-end spending plans, including about $45 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine.
In addition, the United States is currently stepping up efforts to provide Ukraine with air defense weapons assistance, which is expected to include the "Patriot" anti-missile system.
Since the beginning of this year, dignitaries from many countries, including French President Macron and former British Prime Minister Johnson, have visited Ukraine and met face-to-face with Zelensky.
In addition, Zelensky has been speaking on various important occasions through video.
Earlier this year, Biden visited Poland but did not travel to Kyiv to meet with Zelensky in person.