AND visit to Washington, full of symbolism is currently being developed. After February 24, the day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Mr. Vladimir Zelensky left the country for the first time and went to the USA.

Wearing a khaki shirt with the coat of arms of Ukraine on top and khaki trousers, the President of Ukraine arrived at the White House at 21:00 (Greek time), where he was met at the entrance by the US President. Joe Biden with his wife Jill.

The US President welcomed Zelensky to the White House, saying that “Americans proudly support Ukraine.”

“First of all, thank you,” Zelenskiy said, adding: “It’s an honor to be here.” awarded a combat medal to its American counterpart.

“You are the man of the year,” Biden told Zelensky, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “increasing his attacks on civilians” and trying to “use winter as a weapon.”

The two men met in private, followed by joint statements. Shortly thereafter, President Zelensky will travel to Capitolwhere he will address joint meeting from two Tel.

“I am in Washington today to thank the American people, the President and Congress for much needed support. And also to continue cooperation to bring our victory closer. I will conduct a series of negotiations to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience and defense capability. In particular, we will discuss bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and the United States of America with the President of the United States.”

“Next year, we must restore the Ukrainian flag and freedom throughout our territory, for all our people,” he added.

Today’s visit concludes a remarkable two days in which the Ukrainian leader has traveled from the fiercest part of the eastern front line to a trip to the capital of his most powerful ally.

Mr. Zelenskiy’s first trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February takes place in key moment of the warwhich is carried out in two directions: in the open fields of the south and east of Ukraine and to the sky over the country while Ukrainian forces attempt to shoot down Russian missiles and drones targeting civilian infrastructure.

As Ukraine pushed back Russian forces in the northeast and south, armies lined up along a new front line, and Ukraine’s ability to retake the new positions will depend on more weapons from allies, including the United States.

Mr. Zelensky’s trip came one day after members of Congress proposed $44 billion for emergency assistance in Ukrainewhich would have increased total American aid during the war by more than $100 billion.

At the same time, the US will support Ukraine with another military aid package of an estimated cost. $1.85 billionas the head of American diplomacy stated, Anthony Blinken. This particular package includes the delivery of the latest Patriot missile systems to the Ukrainian armed forces, which will significantly increase their fight against the Russian occupiers.

The US Secretary of State said the military assistance package will provide the Ukrainian military with “an extensive air defense system, precision strike capability, additional munitions and critical equipment that Ukraine uses effectively for self-defense on the battlefield.”

OUR American The Senate today approved the nomination of Lynn Tracy as U.S. Ambassador to Russia.

While voting continues, 56 senators voted in favor of President Biden’s nomination and 1 senator voted against.

Tracy, a career diplomat and current ambassador to Armenia, will be the first woman to serve as US ambassador to Russia.