Ukraine, Zelensky flying to Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is flying to Washington where in a few hours he will meet Joe Biden at the White House and address the US Congress.

Two sources report it to CNN.

According to the Axios website, the Ukrainian leader will speak to the US Congress to thank the billions in aid received but also to ask for new funds and more weapons.

This is Zelensky's first visit to Washington since the invasion of Russia.

The two presidents will discuss "the new military aid package for Kiev which also includes Patriot missiles" sources informed of the visit tell CNN.