The Ukrainian President would meet with US President Joe Biden today, Wednesday, 21, in what can be termed his first foreign trip since Russia invaded in February.
Mr. Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on his Twitter handle:
“On my way to the US to strengthen resilience and defense capabilities of Ukraine”.
The Ukrainian president who have spoken frequently to world leaders over the telephone and by video call – often from his office in Kyiv, would now physically be in the US to address Congress and hold numerous meetings, a signal that shows strengthening the Ukraine -US relationship.
The US who have played a leading role in providing military support has pledged allegiance while supporting Ukraine with a new Patriot missile battery, capable of increasing the country’s air defence capabilities as well as a new package of nearly $2bn of security assistance to Ukraine
The new Patriot missile system will help Ukraine to protect its infrastructure against Russian attacks.
Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s energy sector, plunging millions into darkness in winter with temperatures several degrees below freezing.
In terms of overall spending on direct military support since the start of the conflict, the US has committed far more than any other country.
His visit to Washington comes a day after he made an unannounced visit to the front-line city of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian and Russian forces have fought a fierce, months-long battle.
He met troops and handed out awards to soldiers, the presidency said.
The visit was a significant show of defiance – and a demonstration of support for Ukrainian forces engaged in some of the fiercest battles in recent weeks.
Soldiers gave Mr Zelensky a Ukrainian flag with their names signed on it and asked him to give it to President Biden and the US Congress, in a moment that was captured on camera.
On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded medals inside the Kremlin to figures involved in the Russian invasion.
