The information about the trip to the Ukrainian president is so far very sparse, due to the security of Zelenskyj. But on Twitter, Zelenskyj writes that he is on his way to Washington for talks about what he describes as Ukraine’s defense capabilities. According to Reuters, Zelenskyj will address a joint session of the US Congress later on Wednesday. Spokeswoman for the American president Karine Jean-Pierre confirms to American media that Zelenskyj will also meet President Joe Biden. Straight from the front in Donbas Volodymyr Zelenskyj went to the USA straight from the front in eastern Ukraine, where on Tuesday he visited the Ukrainian soldiers defending the town of Bakhmut. – They defend the whole of Ukraine, said Zelenskyy, and added that after Donbas, Russia will wipe out all Ukrainian cities and everything to do with Ukraine. – We will present gratitude to the American Congress from our soldiers, said Zelenskyj, at the same time as he added that this is not enough. During the entire visit, the sound of heavy impacts from grenades could be heard. The campaign for Bakhmut has been going on for several months, without the Russian forces being able to take control of the city. Volodymyr Zelenskyj together with Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut on Tuesday. Photo: AP Pelosi has convened Congress Both chambers of Congress have been convened on Wednesday evening. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has asked all representatives to show up physically for what she calls “a very special focus on democracy”. Several mediums write that it is expected that Zelenskyj will, among other things, thank the American people for the massive arms support his country receives. An American patriot rocket battery, photographed in Poland earlier in 2022. Photo: Evan Vucci / AP Meeting with Biden According to CNN, Zelenskyj will also meet President Joe Biden in the White House where the preparations will all be underway. It is expected that Biden will announce on Wednesday that the US is sending a new package of weapons and equipment for a further 1.8 billion dollars. Axios writes that it is expected that the US will announce that Ukraine will receive more “smart” bombs and the advanced Patriot air defense system that Zelenskyj has requested. Security around Capitol Hill must already be tightened. The visit will be Zelenskyi’s first to the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. In any case, it is also his first known visit abroad since the war broke out.
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