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Biden Says 'Thrilled' to Meet Zelensky at White House

© AFP 2023 / BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIUS President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House September 1, 2021, in Washington, DC
US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House September 1, 2021, in Washington, DC - Sputnik International, 1920, 21.12.2022
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said he is "thrilled" to welcome Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House later on Wednesday.
"I hope you’re having a good flight, Volodymyr. I’m thrilled to have you here. Much to discuss," Biden tweeted.
The two leaders will discuss a range of topics, including battlefield strategy in Ukraine, energy, and sanctions against Russia, among other matters, a senior US official told reporters.
The US president is also expected to announce a new $2 billion security assistance package that will include a Patriot air defense system, the official said.
President Volodymyr Zelensky wearing a 'Ukraine or Death' patch during a photo op visit to the country's east. - Sputnik International, 1920, 17.12.2022
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