President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to the US to meet with his US counterpart Joe Biden. The head of the Ukrainian state announced this on Twitter.

“I went to the USA to strengthen the stability and defense capability of Ukraine. In particular, we will discuss cooperation between Ukraine and the United States with President Joe Biden. I will also address the Congress and hold a number of bilateral meetings,” the message reads..

The president's office added that Zelensky's meeting with Biden is scheduled for today, December 21.. The Presidents will discuss comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, in particular, to strengthen the stability and defense of Ukraine, support its sovereignty and restore territorial integrity.

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As already reported by ZN. UA, plans for Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to Washington have been under construction for more than one month. Negotiations were not only about security. According to our information, the visit must be tied to a significant event - the provision of Patriot systems may well be considered as such..

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Earlier, the US Congress introduced a $1.7 trillion public funding bill to provide about $45 billion to Ukraine and NATO allies..