China News Service, December 22, comprehensive report, wearing the iconic green overalls and a green T-shirt with a small badge of the Ukrainian national emblem - Ukrainian President Zelenskiy arrived at the White House on the 21st local time and met with US President Bai board meeting.

　　This is the first time that Zelensky has left Ukraine since the situation in Russia and Ukraine deteriorated in February this year.

　　The Associated Press described that the relationship between the two appeared to be very harmonious, and Zelensky and Biden patted each other on the back.

However, Zelensky's trip is more than just greetings. One of his important tasks is to continue to put pressure on the leaders of Western countries in order to gain more support for Ukraine.

On the 21st local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Washington, USA and met with US President Biden.

Biden tweeted his welcome.

(Image source: Screenshot of Biden’s social media account)

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　　Biden and Zelensky said this...

　　"I'm glad you're here. It's an honor to be with you," Biden said during a bilateral meeting with Zelensky, who is visiting the White House.

He reassured that the US and European allies stood with Ukraine.

　　Zelensky thanked Biden and the U.S. Congress for their support and expressed his gratitude to the American people.

Next year "could be very important for Ukraine," he said.

　　Biden said Zelensky "would have given his life for his country and for all the people who came with him today. So I think it's important to let him know that we're going to do everything we can to make sure he succeeds."

　　Biden noted that the U.S. stands bipartisan with Ukraine and is working with "our allies in Europe, Japan and elsewhere to make sure you get the security assistance you need."

　　During the bilateral talks, Biden also said the United States would support Ukraine in its pursuit of a "just peace."

　　Biden and Zelensky also discussed how the Ukraine crisis might end.

Zelensky will "determine how to win" the crisis, Biden said.

He reiterated the U.S. position that it would not impose peace terms despite Washington's massive aid.

　　In this regard, Zelensky said that he did not know what a "just peace" was, but for him it meant no compromise on Ukraine's territorial integrity.

　　Afterwards, Zelensky delivered a speech in the U.S. Congress and received a warm welcome.

　　"Despite all the difficulties and bad luck, Ukraine has not fallen. Ukraine is alive and well," Zelensky said, also thanking Americans and "everyone who values ​​freedom and justice" for their efforts to help Ukraine.

　　Zelensky stressed that the support of the United States and allies was "vital" to Ukraine's victory.

He said that Russia has launched a special military operation against Ukraine for more than 300 days. Ukrainian soldiers are defending their country, but they need more weapons to win.

　　In addition, Zelensky urged members of the US Congress to strengthen sanctions against Russia.

Data map: "Patriot-3" air defense missile.

　"Patriot"

　　Experts: Not a "panacea"

　　Zelensky once said that the purpose of his visit to the United States is to continue to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Ukraine.

And his trip was indeed worthwhile-he received US$1.85 billion in military assistance from the United States, including the "Patriot" air defense missile system that Ukraine dreams of.

　　U.S. Secretary of State Blinken issued a statement on the 21st local time saying that the U.S. welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Washington, and that the U.S. will provide Ukraine with "new and additional" military assistance to express U.S. support for Ukraine.

　　In the military aid provided by the United States to Ukraine this time, $1 billion will be drawn from the Department of Defense inventory, including the Patriot air defense missile system provided to Ukraine for the first time.

In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense will provide $850 million in aid to Ukraine through the Ukraine Security Assistance Program.

　　The U.S. has provided Ukraine with a total of about $21.9 billion in military aid since Biden took office.

　　Since the situation in Russia and Ukraine deteriorated, Ukraine has been asking the United States for various types of weapons and equipment assistance, and the "Patriot" air defense missile system is one of the military aids that Ukraine most wants to obtain.

　　"This is a very important step in establishing a secure airspace for Ukraine and for us to be able to prevent terrorist states from attacking our energy sector, our people and our the only way to build infrastructure."

　　Biden said he and Zelensky had "not at all" discussed the possible escalation implications of sending new Patriot air defense missile systems to Ukraine.

"It's not an escalation, it's defensive ... we don't want them to use it - just stop attacking," he said.

　　Experts pointed out that although the "Patriot" air defense missile system will be a valuable supplement to Ukraine's air defense, it is not a "panacea".

　　According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the Patriot radar system combines "surveillance, tracking and engagement functions in one unit," which makes it stand out from other air defense systems.

The system's engagement with incoming aerial threats is "nearly autonomous," save for the person operating it to make the "final launch decision."

　　Mark Hertling, a former U.S. Army officer, told CNN that people may have some unrealistic expectations about what the Patriot air defense missile system can do for Ukraine.

For example, it won't be available immediately after the U.S. agrees to provide it -- it will take months to train the military how to use the complex system, Hertling said.

He added that it takes about a year to train the U.S. military to work as maintainers or repairers.

And it also doesn't provide comprehensive coverage for the entire country.

Data map: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

　Putin delivered an important speech

　　Ukraine crisis is 'third country policy outcome'

　　At the same time as Zelensky's visit to the United States, the Russian Satellite News Agency reported on the 21st that Putin delivered a long and important speech at the enlarged meeting of the Russian Defense Ministry Committee that day, emphasizing that Russia will achieve all military operations in Ukraine Offer "everything they want".

　　Putin says conflict with Ukraine is inevitable.

What is happening in Ukraine now is a general tragedy, but it is not the result of Russian policy, but "the result of third country policy".

　　According to a report by RIA Novosti on the 21st, Russian President’s Press Secretary Peskov said on the same day that the Kremlin expects Zelensky’s visit to the United States is unlikely to change his position on negotiations with Russia, and there will be no positive changes.

　　"The supply of arms continues, the scope of supply expands, and all of this will lead to an intensification of the conflict, which will not do Ukraine any good," he said.