Key takeaways:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the Capitol and meet with senators on Thursday
- The Biden administration has asked Congress to authorize $13.1 billion in additional military funding for Ukraine
- The meeting between Zelenskyy and the senators will be followed by a meeting between Zelenskyy and President Biden at the White House
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the Capitol and meet with senators, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The meeting is part of Zelenskyy’s trip to the United States, which includes attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
The Biden administration has asked Congress to authorize $13.1 billion in additional military funding for Ukraine, and Zelenskyy is expected to discuss this with the senators. After the meeting, he will travel to Washington to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House.
Congress is divided over the additional funding, with conservative Republican lawmakers calling for an end in U.S. support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s visit is an opportunity for senators to discuss their views on the matter with the Ukrainian President.
The meeting between Zelenskyy and the senators will take place at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday. It is expected to be followed by a meeting between Zelenskyy and President Biden at the White House.
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