Biden invites Zelenskiy to White House for Dec 12 meeting
(VOVWORLD) - US President Joe Biden has invited President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday to discuss Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia and the "vital importance" of continued US support of their defense efforts.
 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is embraced by US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House on September 21, 2023. (Photo: Reuters) |
The White House in a statement on Sunday said the two will discuss the "urgent needs" facing Ukraine.
The meeting comes as the White House looks to strike an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel.