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Posted 9/17/2023, 6:02:06 PM

Zelenskyy Visits U.S. This Week, Meeting with Biden and Congress Amid Continued Support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet with U.S. senators at the Capitol on Thursday.
Zelenskyy also expected to meet with President Biden at the White House.
Zelenskyy plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this week.
Zelenskyy last addressed Congress in December, pleading for continued aid to Ukraine.
Visit comes as Republicans take control of the House, where Ukraine aid expected to face more scrutiny.

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9/14/2023

Zelensky to Meet with Biden and World Leaders in U.S. as Ukraine Seeks More Support Against Russia

US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week at the United Nations General Assembly meetings to discuss support for Ukraine in its counteroffensive against Russia.

9/14/2023

Zelensky to Visit Washington Seeking More Ukraine Aid After UN Meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Washington in an effort to reinforce Congress to grant the White House's budget request for over $24 billion in aid to Ukraine, as tensions and disagreements within the Republican Party and some Democrats over supporting Ukraine continue to grow.

9/18/2023

Zelensky Visits Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers in NYC, Thanks Them for Service and Sacrifice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited wounded soldiers at a hospital in Staten Island, NYC, thanking them for their service and presenting awards to hospital staff, before attending the United Nations General Assembly and meeting with President Biden to seek more assistance in countering Russian aggression.

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Visits Wounded Soldiers in New York, Questions Russia's UN Seat Ahead of Potential Confrontation with Lavrov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the United Nations to answer for allowing Russia a seat at the tables of power, as he visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in New York before addressing world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Seeks Billions in Aid Despite Growing GOP Resistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional funding for the war with Russia during his visit to Washington, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a case for continued aid to Ukraine.

9/19/2023

McCarthy Urges Caution on New Ukraine Aid as Zelenskyy Seeks More Funding in Washington Visit

The political clash over Ukraine aid will take center stage as President Zelenskyy meets with lawmakers in Washington, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressing skepticism and demanding accountability for the money already spent.

9/20/2023

Zelenskyy Meets Top U.S. Business Leaders in NYC to Discuss $30 Billion Private Fund for Rebuilding Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with top finance professionals, business leaders, diplomats, and even a chef in New York City to discuss attracting private sector money for the reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine, with JPMorgan serving as his financial adviser for the effort.

9/21/2023

Zelensky Seeks More Ukraine Aid on Return to Capitol Hill, But Faces Increasing GOP Resistance

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to Capitol Hill for a second visit, facing a different political landscape and uncertainty over future aid from House Republicans.

9/21/2023

Vance Comments on Zelensky's Casual Attire During Capitol Visit Amid Ukraine Aid Scrutiny

Senator JD Vance criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for dressing casually during his visit to the US Capitol, citing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent dress code change.

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Posted 9/17/2023, 6:02:06 PM

Zelenskyy Visits U.S. This Week, Meeting with Biden and Congress Amid Continued Support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet with U.S. senators at the Capitol on Thursday.
Zelenskyy also expected to meet with President Biden at the White House.
Zelenskyy plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this week.
Zelenskyy last addressed Congress in December, pleading for continued aid to Ukraine.
Visit comes as Republicans take control of the House, where Ukraine aid expected to face more scrutiny.

nbcnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/14/2023

Zelensky to Meet with Biden and World Leaders in U.S. as Ukraine Seeks More Support Against Russia

9/14/2023

Zelensky to Visit Washington Seeking More Ukraine Aid After UN Meeting

9/18/2023

Zelensky Visits Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers in NYC, Thanks Them for Service and Sacrifice

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Visits Wounded Soldiers in New York, Questions Russia's UN Seat Ahead of Potential Confrontation with Lavrov

9/19/2023

Zelenskyy Seeks Billions in Aid Despite Growing GOP Resistance

9/19/2023

McCarthy Urges Caution on New Ukraine Aid as Zelenskyy Seeks More Funding in Washington Visit

9/20/2023

Zelenskyy Meets Top U.S. Business Leaders in NYC to Discuss $30 Billion Private Fund for Rebuilding Ukraine

9/21/2023

Zelensky Seeks More Ukraine Aid on Return to Capitol Hill, But Faces Increasing GOP Resistance

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to Capitol Hill for a second visit, facing a different political landscape and uncertainty over future aid from House Republicans.

9/21/2023

Vance Comments on Zelensky's Casual Attire During Capitol Visit Amid Ukraine Aid Scrutiny

Senator JD Vance criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for dressing casually during his visit to the US Capitol, citing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's recent dress code change.