Biden Seeks Symbolic Unity Between Ukraine, Russian Opposition
• U.S. attempted to seat Ukraine's First Lady near Navalny's widow at State of the Union • Olena Zelenska declined invitation due to prior commitments • Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, also declined, needing time to recover from recent chaotic events • Ukraine uncomfortable with appearing too close to Biden amid seeking more Republican aid • Many Ukrainians scoff at linking Russia opposition and Ukraine, given Navalny's past Crimea comments