Biden to host Zelensky at White House; more aid likely
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US President Joe Biden (right) will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday at the White House.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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WASHINGTON – The United States expects to announce additional aid to Ukraine next week, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Friday, while announcing that President Joe Biden would host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday at the White House.
Mr Zelensky is expected to meet congressional leaders from both political parties while he is in Washington, Mr Sullivan said.
Reuters, citing three US officials, reported on Monday that the United States is considering shipping Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) with a range of up to 300km or Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles with a 70km range packed with cluster bombs, or both systems.
Kyiv has repeatedly asked the Biden administration for the ATACMS to help in the attack and disruption of supply lines, airbases and rail networks in Russian-occupied territory.
But a source familiar with the situation said that the United States does not plan to announce the ATACMS for Ukraine during Mr Zelensky’s visit to the White House. REUTERS
