Ukrainian President Zelenskyy might meet with Biden, address Congress on Wednesday, in first trip abroad since Russian invasion
, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested lawmakers should travel to Washington Wednesday for a"very special focus on democracy" that night.
Zelenskyy's trip to Washington would mark the first time the Ukrainian president has left his country since Russia's attack. , said the Biden administration has"no expectation" that winter will quell fighting in the region. Lawmakers are rushing to pass before Christmas a $1.7 trillion spending package that includes $45 billion for Ukraine, a boost from the $37 billion Biden had requested for the latest round of assistance. The increase comes amid concern that funding may be harder to pass next year when Republicans take control of the House.
“The guys handed over our beautiful Ukrainian flag with their signatures for us to pass on,” Zelenskyy said in the video. “We are not in an easy situation. The enemy is increasing its army, and our people are braver and need more powerful weapons. We will pass it on from the boys to the Congress, to the President of the United States. We are grateful for their support, but it is not enough. It is a hint – it is not enough.
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