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Zelenskyy to Meet Biden, Address Congress as War Rages On

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Newest development Dec 22, 2022 · 4 reportsBiden, Zelenskyy Try to Keep Congress from Balking

Zelenskyy said on his Twitter account that the visit was “to strengthen resilience and defense capabilities” of Ukraine and discuss cooperation between his country and the U.S with Biden.

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  1. Ukraine's president preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday

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    Zelenskyy to Meet Biden, Address Congress as War Rages On

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    Biden, Zelenskyy Try to Keep Congress from Balking

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  1. Local Memphis

    Ukraine's president preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday (opens Local Memphis)

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    Local Memphis's feed description

    It would be Zelenskyy's first known trip outside Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February.

  2. The Guardian

    Zelenskiy to meet congressional leaders in Washington on Wednesday – reports (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Trip would be Ukrainian president’s first foreign visit since Russia invaded in February

  3. Insider

    Zelenskyy is set to visit the US Capitol, which would mark his first time leaving Ukraine since Russia invaded (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Zelenskyy's trip to the Capitol, which is not fully confirmed, would come as Republicans increasingly express opposition to continued aid to Ukraine.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Ukraine's Zelensky preparing to visit D.C. on Wednesday (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February.

  5. NBC News

    Washington preparing for possible Zelenskyy visit Wednesday (opens NBC News)

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    The White House and Capitol Hill are working to welcome the Ukrainian president, and Zelenskyy could address a joint session of Congress if all proceeds as planned, sources said.

  6. Washington Times

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reportedly headed to Washington for meetings, congressional address (opens Washington Times)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is traveling to Washington perhaps as soon as Wednesday for talks with Biden administration officials and an address to Congress on the state of the 10-month war with Russia, according to multiple news reports.

  7. Politico

    Zelenskyy expected to visit Washington on Wednesday (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The trip would come days after Congress, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, unveiled a year-end spending bill including about $45 billion for Ukraine.

  8. Forbes

    Zelensky Planning Surprise D.C. Visit To Address Congress (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The trip—which would be Volodymyr Zelensky's first out of Ukraine since Russia invaded in February—could still be called off because of security concerns, according to multiple reports.

  9. Bloomberg

    Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Plans to Address US Congress In-Person on Wednesday (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to travel to Washington on Wednesday to address Congress, according to people familiar with the matter.

  10. Military.com

    Zelenskyy to Meet Biden, Address Congress as War Rages On (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Zelenskyy said on his Twitter account that the visit was “to strengthen resilience and defense capabilities” of Ukraine and discuss cooperation between his country and the U.S with Biden.

  11. NPR

    LIVE: Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Biden on a trip to the U.S. (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Ukrainian president will visit with his U.S. counterpart at the White House today and will address Congress at 7:30 p.m. ET. His trip is aimed at underscoring U.S. support as Russia's war against its neighbor drags on.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Ukraine War Live Updates: President Zelenskyy to Visit Washington Today in High-Stakes Trip Aimed at Rallying Support for Ukraine (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington on Wednesday in what will be his first known trip outside Ukraine since the war began.

  13. Voice of America

    Zelenskyy Visiting US for Talks with Biden, Address to Congress (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Ukrainian leader making rare trip that US says will underscore its enduring support as Ukraine battles Russian invasion

  14. The Times of Israel

    Zelensky plans to visit US on Wednesday, meet with Congress and Biden (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    DC trip, which could still be called off at last minute over security concerns, would be Ukrainian leader's first known journey abroad since Russia's invasion in February

  15. Tucson

    Biden tells Zelenskyy: 'It's an honor to be by your side' (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is paying a defiant wartime visit to Washington to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion. He pledged there

  16. CBS News

    Live Updates: Zelenskyy heads to Washington to meet with Biden and address Congress (opens CBS News)

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    The Ukrainian president is making his first trip outside Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February.

  17. Triblive

    Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. to address to Congress, meet Biden (opens Triblive)

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    WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to three AP sources, in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February.

  18. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Biden, Zelensky plan to meet in D.C. for Ukrainian president's first foreign trip since war (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    (CNN) — President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planning to meet […]

  19. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Zelenskyy to meet with Biden, address Congress as war rages on (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    This is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s first known trip outside his country since Russia invaded in February.

  20. NBC 6 South Florida

    Zelenskyy to Meet Biden, Address Congress in DC During First International Visit Since Start of War (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was making his way to Washington on Wednesday for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February.

  21. Politico

    What Zelenskyy wants — but is unlikely to get — from Biden (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Both Biden and Zelenskyy want to solidify support for Ukraine with the incoming U.S. Congress, though they have slightly different goals.

  22. Fox News

    Zelenskyy visit is a message to Putin that US will back Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’: White House (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S. is meant to send a message to Russia that America will continue to support Ukraine for the long haul.

  23. NBC4 Washington

    Zelenskyy to Meet Biden, Address Congress in Washington in First International Visit Since Start of War (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was making his way to Washington on Wednesday for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress in his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February.

  24. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and Biden hold joint news briefing at White House (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    There will be a White House meeting with President Joe Biden and Zelenskyy also is expected to give an address to Congress.

  25. Portland Press Herald

    Zelensky to address Congress in 1st foreign trip since Russian invasion (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The visit to Washington is set to include an address to Congress on Capitol Hill and a meeting with President Biden.

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