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Ukrainian President

Volodimir Zelensky visits Washington on Wednesday on his first international trip since the start of the war

, after having traveled to Bakhmut on Tuesday, one of the hottest spots on the eastern front.

The visit has been confirmed by the White House spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, who assured that Zelenski will meet with the US president, Joe Biden, and will

later intervene in a joint session of the two Houses of the US Congress.

"President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Zelenski to the White House today, December 21," Jean-Pierre said in his message, explaining that after that meeting, on his first trip out of the country since the start of the war , the Ukrainian president will address Congress to address a joint session that will show "

bipartisan support for Ukraine

. "

A US official told AFP that

a new arms package for Kiev

will be announced at the meeting .

US media say this new assistance includes Patriot missiles, crucial for Ukraine to defend itself against Russian missiles and drones that have devastated its energy system in recent weeks.

The speaker of the United States House of Representatives,

Nancy Pelosi

, invited by letter Tuesday to members of Congress to attend in person a night session on Wednesday "particularly dedicated to democracy", without elaborating.

Pelosi argued that a visit by an "all-out hero" like Zelensky would "honor the United States Congress," which is preparing a budget bill with $44.9 billion in additional aid for Ukraine.

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