President of Ukraine Zelensky in the White House

On the 300th day of the war in his country, Zelenskiy’s plane, making his first foreign visit to the United States, landed at an air base near the capital around 12:30 p.m. Washington time.

Zelenskiy entered the White House wearing a khaki suit emblazoned with the Ukrainian coat of arms, which he wore throughout the war. After the welcome, the two leaders held a brief meeting open to the press in the Oval Office. “I am very happy that he was able to make this visit.” Biden said they will support Ukraine until there is a just peace.

Expressing that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin used the winter season as a weapon against Ukraine, Biden referred to Time magazine’s selection of Zelenskiy as “Person of the Year” saying “You are the person of the year.” .

ZELENSKY BRINGS UKRAINIAN SOLDIER’S MEDAL TO BIDEN

Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy said that he wanted to come to the US earlier, but this was not possible due to the “difficult situation” in his country, and now “the situation is under control thanks to the US.” “

Zelenskiy thanked Biden for his support, and on behalf of the Ukrainian people, he especially thanked the Americans and Congress.

Zelenskiy also claimed that he was in Bahmut, where fighting was intense yesterday, and a “brave” Ukrainian soldier there told him: “Give this to that brave president,” and asked him to pass on the heroic medal he received from the ukrainians. army to Biden.

Biden, who received the medal from Zelenskiy, said they didn’t deserve it, but he was very grateful. Biden also claimed that he would present a commander’s medal belonging to his son Beau Biden to the Ukrainian soldier, following a military tradition he learned from his son Beau Biden, who served in Iraq.

The two leaders will hold a joint press conference after the meeting. Later, Zelensky will address members of Congress at a joint session of Congress. (AA)