Red carpet for Zelensky at the White House, received by Biden

(ANSA) - WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 21 - Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House where he was received by US President Joe Biden before their conversation in the Oval Office and the joint press conference at 4.30pm.

The Ukrainian leader wears military uniform.

Before arriving at the White House, Zelensky stopped at the Blair House, the residence often used by foreign leaders when they visit the White House.

    Biden and his wife Jill received him on the South Lawn, in front of which the red carpet of great occasions was set up.

The two shook hands and embraced, before posing for the official photo.

"Mr President, welcome back", Biden said to the Ukrainian leader before entering the White House.

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