Zelensky planning to visit US Capitol in person on Wednesday
Posted on AllSides December 20th, 2022
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the U.S. Capitol in person on Wednesday, a Senate aide confirmed to The Hill.
It would mark the first time the Ukrainian president has left his country since before Russia launched its invasion on Feb. 24.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) sent a letter to lawmakers on Tuesday encouraging them to “be present for a very special focus on Democracy Wednesday night.”
Punchbowl News first reported on the possible historic visit, citing several sources familiar with the plans.
The visit comes as Zelensky, his top military...
