Ukrainian chief Volodymyr Zelensky simply shook arms with President Joe Biden on the White House, his first journey exterior his war-torn nation since Vladimir Putin‘s forces invaded.
Zelensky rolled as much as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in an SUV Wednesday afternoon, climbing out the passenger door and instantly greeting POTUS and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden earlier than heading inside for a gathering.
Ukraine’s president is in Washington D.C. as a result of he is set to handle a joint session of Congress later tonight, however first he is speaking store with Biden … and significantly dressing down.
It’s fairly a distinction in vogue kinds … Biden is carrying a jacket and tie whereas Zelensky pulled up in his signature inexperienced pullover and a few slacks.
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Zelensky’s addressed Congress earlier than, however not in particular person. The first time got here again in March, not lengthy after the Russian invasion began, and he appeared remotely. This time he was invited to D.C. for an in-person go to by Nancy Pelosi.
Meanwhile, again within the Ukraine … the warfare simply crossed the 300-day milestone and the U.S. is sending extra weapons to arm the Ukrainians, together with artillery, missiles, grenade launchers, armored vehicles and mortars.