Zelensky arrives in D.C. for first trip since Russia invasion began

Zelensky will meet with Biden and address a joint session of Congress.

Ukrianian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a news conference in Kyiv on Nov. 3. Photo: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Imagesarrived in Washington on Wednesday for his first international trip since Russia invaded his country 300 days ago.Zelensky and President Biden will have an "in-depth, strategic discussion" at the White House about the war, additional U.S. military aid and tightening sanctions on Russia, a senior U.S. official told reporters.

During his D.C. visit — which will last just "a few short hours," per the U.S. official — Biden announced close to $2 billion in additional U.S. military aid

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