2022 visit by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United States

2022 visit by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United States
President Zelenskyy and President Biden hold a press conference in the East Room of the White House, 21 December 2022.
DateDecember 21–22, 2022 (2022-12-21 – 2022-12-22)
LocationWashington, D.C., United States

On 21 December 2022, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, visited the United States. During his 10-hour[1] visit, Zelenskyy met with Joe Biden, the president of the United States, held a joint press conference, and addressed a joint session of the United States Congress. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a US$1.85 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy's visit.[2] Zelenskyy's visit to Washington, D.C. is believed to be his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.[3]

  1. ^ Kim, Seung Min (22 December 2022). "Why Zelenskyy's D.C. visit took months to coordinate". PBS NewsHour. Associated Press. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  2. ^ "'Ukraine is alive and kicking': Zelenskyy works to sway scepticism as US pledges billions more for Ukraine defence". ABC News. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  3. ^ Wilkie, Christina (21 December 2022). "Zelenskyy meets with Biden on his first known wartime trip outside Ukraine". CNBC. Retrieved 20 January 2023.

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