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JUST IN: Zelensky arrives White House for talks with Biden
Zelensky — whose media savvy and rugged demeanor have helped him rally the world to Ukraine’s cause — will later deliver an address to Congress, which is finalising a new $45 billion package for Ukraine heading into the new year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived Wednesday at the White House for talks with President Joe Biden as the wartime leader paid his first visit overseas since Russia’s invasion.Zelensky, wearing brown military fatigues rather than a suit, was driven to the White House where Biden, joined by his wife Jill, put his arm around his shoulder before escorting him past doors where guards held the US and Ukrainian flags.
Biden vowed to step up support for Ukraine and hailed their resistance to Russian invaders as he welcomed President Zelensky to the White House.
“We’re going to continue to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, particularly air defense,” Biden told Zelensky, who thanked the US leader “for your big support.”
President Vladimir Putin is “trying to use winter as a weapon, but the Ukrainian people continue to inspire the world,” Biden said.
“I mean that sincerely — not just inspire us but inspire the world with their courage and how they have chosen their resilience and resolve for their future,” Biden said.
Zelensky — whose media savvy and rugged demeanor have helped him rally the world to Ukraine’s cause — will later deliver an address to Congress, which is finalising a new $45 billion package for Ukraine heading into the new year.
AFP
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