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Zelensky’s visit to Washington is his last chance to win over a sceptical Republican Party

News Analysis: With Republicans poised to take control of the House in January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to convince enough of them to join Democrats in supporting future defence assistance packages

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

The U.S. will send a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. How will it help?

The transfer of the sophisticated missile system comes amid a Russian barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The announcement came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington.

WEKU · Dec 21, 2022

Aid to Ukraine is an 'investment in democracy', Zelensky tells US Congress on visit to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress on Wednesday in his first visit to Washington since Russia's invasion. Zelensky said US assistance for Ukraine is not charity but rather an investment in democracy and security. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States would provide another $1.85 billion…

France 24 · Dec 21, 2022

US Sending Patriots to Ukraine under $1.85 Billion Aid Package

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will provide $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is arriving in Washington for his first known trip out of his country since Russia invaded in February. The White House…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky heading to US to meet Joe Biden - his first trip outside Ukraine since the war started

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known foreign trip since Russia's invasion began in February.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2022

Zelensky to Meet Biden, Address Congress in 1st Trip Abroad Since War

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington on Wednesday, a visit the White House said will send Russia a strong message of Western unity. The visit will "underscore the United States' steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

Putin supports plan to increase Russian armed forces to 1.5 million

Russian President Vladimir Putin supported a proposal by Defence Minister to boost the Russian military by more than 30% on Wednesday, as he said Moscow needed to learn from, and address, the problems it is facing in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.…

France 24 · Dec 21, 2022

Zelenskyy to meet Biden, address Congress as war rages on

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his way to Washington for a summit with President Joe Biden and address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

From Poland to Pelosi: Zelenskiy's high-security travels to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's surprise visit to Washington, his first overseas trip since Russia invaded his country 300 days ago, started with a secretive train ride to Poland late on Tuesday.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022

Ukraine president to address Congress - Roll Call

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is slated to visit Washington, where he will visit President Biden at the White House and address Congress.

Roll Call · Dec 21, 2022