President of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
is going to visit Washington, American media reported.
According to CNN, the Ukrainian president has already flown to the USA.
According to journalists, Zelensky's speech in Congress and a meeting with US President
Joe Biden
will take place as part of the visit .
The office of the President of Ukraine did not announce this visit.
CNN quotes
Nancy Pelosi
, who could not confirm that this was planned, saying that she was "not aware" of any such plans.
This is Zelensky's first trip abroad since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion on February 24.
Congress is expected to approve a $47 billion aid package for Ukraine and US NATO allies this week.
The visit of the President of Ukraine will be proof of the close partnership between the USA and Ukraine.
As CNN reported, Washington may announce the delivery of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine this week.
This week, Zelensky visited the city of Bakhmut, which has been the scene of bloody battles with the Russians for several months.
The arrival was not announced for security reasons.