Ukrainian president makes first known foreign trip since invasion before vote on package worth $45bn
A White House statement announcing the visit said the trip would “underscore the United States’ steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes, including through the provision of economic, humanitarian and military assistance”.Photograph: AP
In a letter inviting Zelenskiy to address the joint meeting of Congress, the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, described the fight for Ukraine as a fight for democracy. “In the face of Putin’s horrific atrocities, Ukrainian freedom fighters have inspired the world with an iron will and an unbreakable spirit … Your courageous, patriotic, indefatigable leadership has rallied not only your people, but the world, to join the frontlines of the fight for freedom,” she wrote.into Ukraine in late February, Zelenskiy sought to reassure citizens that he would stay in the country as a show of strength and determination, despite threats to his life and family.
With Ukraine’s military now largely holding Russian forces back, the international trip shows the president feels confident enough in the security situation to leave.Start the day with the top stories from the US, plus the day’s must-reads from across the GuardianNewsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our
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