Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyis scheduled to arrive in Washington this Wednesday, various US media reported on Tuesday, adding that during the visit he will address Congress and meet with his counterpart Joe Biden.
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Biden is expected to announce a new weapons package for kyiv that includes Patriot missiles, crucial for Ukraine to defend itself against missiles and bomber drones, media reported Tuesday.
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For its part, the US Congress is ready to pass a new budget law with $44.9 billion in new aid for Ukraine.
the television network CNN noted that Biden and Zelensky “plan to meet at the White House on Wednesday,” which coincides with the US government’s intention to send a new military aid package to Ukraine, which would include Patriot air defenses for the first time.
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At the moment, the White House has not confirmed Zelenski’s possible visit or that that shipment will be announced tomorrow.
The middle The Hillciting a Senate aide, added that Zelensky is also expected to go to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, which has also not been officially confirmed.
According to that source, the president of the Lower House, the Democrat Nancy Pelosi, sent a letter to legislators on Tuesday to encourage them to “be present for a very special focus on democracy on Wednesday night”.
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It would be Zelensky’s first international trip since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24. His interventions before world leaders and allies have so far been given by telephone or through videoconferences.
However, this trip recognizes that the United States has been the most important supporter in the war, with 20,000 million dollars in security assistance and additional resources in financial and humanitarian aid.
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Zelensky’s visit to the US Congress would come amid negotiations to push through a new budget for fiscal year 2023 that includes $45 billion in new emergency funds to help Ukraine.
WILLIAM MORENO HERNANDEZ
International Writing
*With information from AFP and EFE
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