Zelensky to Visit Biden , As Congress Debates More Aid.<br />Zelensky to Visit Biden , As Congress Debates More Aid.<br />Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on <br />Sept. 21, according to an administration official.<br />Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on <br />Sept. 21, according to an administration official.<br />Zelensky will also visit Capitol Hill as Congress debates President Biden's request to give Ukraine another "$24 billion in military and humanitarian aid," 'The Guardian' reports. .<br />Specifically, Biden is seeking $13.1 billion <br />for Ukraine's military, $8.5 billion for humanitarian purposes and $2.3 billion for financing to entice donors via the World Bank.<br />Zelensky also visited Washington in <br />December of 2022 to speak before Congress.<br />At the time, he thanked the U.S. for its help in funding Ukraine's war effort against Russia.<br />Zelensky promised Americans that <br />it was "not charity" but an "investment" <br />in world security and democracy. .<br />As Russia's invasion is far into its second year, Congress is divided about granting Ukraine additional funding, 'The Guardian' reports.<br />As Russia's invasion is far into its second year, Congress is divided about granting Ukraine additional funding, 'The Guardian' reports.<br />Some Conservative Republican lawmakers <br />are seeking to reduce federal spending, <br />which includes cutting off money for Ukraine.<br />Meanwhile, Congress must pass <br />its yearly appropriation bills before <br />Sept. 30 or risk a government shutdown.
