President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on December 21, where he will speak at a joint meeting of the two houses of the US Congress and meet with President Joe Biden. The White House announced this.
As indicated in the transcript on Zelensky's upcoming visit, he and Biden spoke about the meeting on December 11. On December 14, the President of Ukraine received an official invitation. During his trip, he and Biden will discuss the future course of the war, the assistance that the United States and other allies will continue to provide, as well as sanctions, export controls and humanitarian support.
In addition, Biden will announce a new almost $2 billion aid package to Ukraine that will include the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, as well as NASAMS and HAWK air defense systems, Stingers MANPADS and anti-drone equipment. The meeting is also expected to announce a bipartisan bailout package worth more than $40 billion.
Zelensky will leave Ukraine for the first time since the start of a full-scale war. The White House stressed that he would consult in detail about the security measures of the upcoming trip and how to get back.
