Biden invites Zelensky to White House for Dec 12 meeting
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden will discuss Ukraine's "urgent needs" facing Ukraine.
PHOTO: REUTERS
WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden has invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to a Dec 12 meeting at the White House to discuss the ongoing war against Russia and the "vital importance" of continued US support of their defense efforts.
In a statement, the White House said the two will discuss Ukraine's "urgent needs" facing Ukraine, and comes as the White House looks to strike an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel.
Zelensky's office said on the Telegram messaging app that the Ukrainian leader would arrive in Washington on Monday and that he would meet Biden during a working visit that would include "a series of meetings and discussions."
Key topics during Zelensky's visit would include defense cooperation between the United States and Ukraine, "particularly through joint projects on the production of weapons and air defense systems, as well as the coordination of efforts between our countries in the coming year," Zelensky's office said. REUTERS
