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Zelensky expected in Washington on Wednesday to address Congress

2022-12-20T22:29:23.756Z


It would be the Ukrainian president's first international trip since Russia invaded his country on February 24.


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Washington on Wednesday for his first international trip since the start of the war on February 24, several American media reported on Tuesday December 20, specifying that he could address Congress and meet Joe Biden at the House White.

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In a letter dated Tuesday, the leader of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi,

"encourages"

parliamentarians to be

"physically present"

Wednesday evening for a session

"particularly devoted to democracy"

.

This visit, if confirmed, comes as US parliamentarians prepare to vote on a new massive package of support for Ukraine.

The American president should for his part give the green light to sending Patriot missiles, a particularly sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, to Ukraine.

Source: lefigaro

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