Biden Welcomes Zelenskyy to White House While Congress Split on Ukraine Aid

Biden also announced $325 million in Ukraine aid. Zelenskyy’s visit comes at a time when US support for the war effort is facing a more difficult reception.

(L–R) Ukranian First Lady Olena Zelenska and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet with U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington on Sept. 21, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Sept. 21 as he seeks continued assistance for his war-torn country in the face of Russia’s invasion.

Mr. Zelenskyy also met with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, although the response to his aid request is becoming increasingly difficult as Republican lawmakers are divided on future Ukraine aid.