Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks throughout a press briefing after the International Summit on Food Security in Kyiv on Nov. 26 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks throughout a press briefing after the International Summit on Food Security in Kyiv on Nov. 26 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Genya Savilov/AFP by way of Getty Images

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is predicted to be in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, based on a congressional and a diplomatic supply. He plans to satisfy with President Biden and congressional leaders, and presumably handle a joint session of Congress.

Punchbowl News first reported the go to.

The Ukrainian president’s go to is the primary to the U.S. since Russia launched its assault in February. It additionally comes as lawmakers are making ready to vote on an omnibus spending invoice that features $44.9 billion in emergency help to Ukraine and NATO allies.

Republicans are largely anticipated to oppose the measure.

Zelenskyy beforehand addressed Congress via video from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in March. He referred to as on lawmakers to ship further assist.

The U.S. has been a robust ally of Ukraine in its struggle towards Russia. So far, Congress has offered over $65 billion in support to Ukraine, together with humanitarian support.

Most not too long ago, the U.S. reportedly plans to provide surface-to-air guided missile system that may goal Russian plane and missiles.

President Biden has mentioned he has “no plans to contact” Russian President Vladimir Putin in regards to the struggle, and has congratulated the presidents of France and Ecuador for his or her hardline stances towards Russia within the battle.