WASHINGTON, Sept 21 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky went to the US Congress today to face sceptical Republicans threatening to cut off massive aid for his country's...
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky went to the US Congress today to face sceptical Republicans threatening to cut off massive aid for his country's fight against Russia and to reassure his American backers that Ukraine can win.
This means Zelensky's visit to Congress, followed by stops at the Pentagon and a meeting with President Joe Biden in the White House, will be far more challenging than his dramatic first trip in December 2022.This time, there will be no big, televised speech before lawmakers. Instead, Zelensky started by meeting the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, who himself is having trouble keeping a lid on internal party squabbling over US spending in Ukraine.
The White House said the Ukrainian leader's visit came at a"really critical time" as Ukraine's slow-moving counteroffensive against Russian forces grinds forward ahead of winter.Biden has pledged to stand by Kyiv no matter what. His 2024 reelection campaign is seeking to portray his steady support for Ukraine as a way of demonstrating his global leadership.
Zelensky's reported request for longer-range ATACMS missiles that can strike up to 300 kilometers away is"not off the table" but there has been no decision yet, Kirby added.
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