Zelensky visiting DC on Wednesday - developing

[Gefn]

Breaking news: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the Capitol Wednesday, nine sources familiar with the visit told us.


The trip could still be called off for security concerns. The planning has been tightly held and the visit hasn’t been fully confirmed at this time.


If Zelensky makes the journey, it will mark his first trip to Washington since the brutal Russian invasion began Feb. 24 — exactly 300 days ago. It would also be Zelensky’s first time leaving Ukraine since Russia’s renewed aggression began.


Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged lawmakers in a letter Tuesday to come to Washington for “a very special focus on Democracy Wednesday night.” Zelensky could address a joint session of Congress in the House chamber Wednesday night, multiple sources told us.


https://punchbowl.news/archive/punchbowl-news-special-edition-zelensky-expected-to-visit-capitol-wednesday/

[libertybele]

Breaking news: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit the Capitol Wednesday, nine sources familiar with the visit told us.


The trip could still be called off for security concerns. The planning has been tightly held and the visit hasn’t been fully confirmed at this time.


If Zelensky makes the journey, it will mark his first trip to Washington since the brutal Russian invasion began Feb. 24 — exactly 300 days ago. It would also be Zelensky’s first time leaving Ukraine since Russia’s renewed aggression began.


Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged lawmakers in a letter Tuesday to come to Washington for “a very special focus on Democracy Wednesday night.” Zelensky could address a joint session of Congress in the House chamber Wednesday night, multiple sources told us.


https://punchbowl.news/archive/punchbowl-news-special-edition-zelensky-expected-to-visit-capitol-wednesday/

Hopefully the great snow storm headed towards DC will keep Zelenskyy away.  He needs to stay in Ukraine. We need to clearly tell him that we've given him more than enough arms and money.  Enough is enough.

We do not need WWIII nor the U.N. dictating to us and I believe that is exactly where this is headed. 

[deb]

He’s bringing the kickback money to The Big Guy.

[Fishrrman]

Wonder if Z's planning to make this a one-way trip...?

[mountaineer]

He’s bringing the kickback money to The Big Guy.

Hope he gets the full 10%. It's only fair.

[Timber Rattler]

He's going to address Congress, and it will be epic!

[libertybele]

He's going to address Congress, and it will be epic!

Well, Zelenskyy deserves a big "Let's Go Zelenskyy"!!! 

Hey Joe, just put yet another target on our backs, you evil piece of crappola!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Pelosi alerts all House members to be physically present for Wednesday 'special' session
Washington Examiner, Dec 20, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) alerted all House members to be physically present at the United States Capitol for a "special" session on Wednesday.

The alert, sent to all colleagues in the form of a letter, only gave the reason that the "very special session" would feature a "very special focus on Democracy." While no elaboration was given, the letter, obtained by the Washington Examiner, coincides with reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the U.S. Capitol in person on Wednesday.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pelosi-house-physically-present-wednesday-special-session

[libertybele]

Pelosi alerts all House members to be physically present for Wednesday 'special' session
Washington Examiner, Dec 20, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) alerted all House members to be physically present at the United States Capitol for a "special" session on Wednesday.

The alert, sent to all colleagues in the form of a letter, only gave the reason that the "very special session" would feature a "very special focus on Democracy." While no elaboration was given, the letter, obtained by the Washington Examiner, coincides with reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the U.S. Capitol in person on Wednesday.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pelosi-house-physically-present-wednesday-special-session

What exactly does Pelosi know about 'democracy' these days?

[mountaineer]

What exactly does Pelosi know about 'democracy' these days?

She doesn't know that the word need not be capitalized. But, of course, she's an idiot.

[Right_in_Virginia]

What exactly does Pelosi know about 'democracy' these days?

It's her new get out of jail free card ...,

[Elderberry]

Zelensky visiting D.C. to address Congress, meet Biden

Axios by Alayna Treene, Dave Lawler 12/20/2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Wednesday to meet President Biden, hold a press conference at the White House and address a joint session of Congress, a senior administration official told reporters.

Why it matters: Zelensky had not left Ukraine since Russia launched its brutal invasion on Feb. 24. During the visit, Biden will announce another $2 billion in U.S. military aid including, for the first time, the Patriot missile defense system.

•   Zelensky's trip to Washington — which will last just "a few short hours," per the U.S. official — comes 300 days into the invasion, as Ukraine is suffering from massive power outages caused by Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure.

•   Biden and Zelensky will have an "in-depth, strategic discussion" about the war, military aid and tightening sanctions before Zelensky heads to Capitol Hill, the official said.

•   Congress is poised to pass $45 billion in additional military and economic aid to Ukraine this week as part of its $1.7 trillion omnibus funding bill, bringing total U.S. assistance to over $100 billion.

More: https://www.axios.com/2022/12/20/ukraine-zelensky-visit-us-congress-address

[Right_in_Virginia]

Volodymyr Zelensky: $45 Billion Support in Omnibus Bill Is Not Enough
Breitbart, Dec 21, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to speak to Congress and President Joe Biden on Wednesday and claim the $45 billion worth of aid designated for Ukraine in the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill is not enough support.

Congress is weighing whether to pass the massive $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill that designates $45 billion in military and economic aid for Ukraine. The $45 billion is in addition to the $66 billion lawmakers have already approved of taxpayers’ money for Ukraine.

On Tuesday, Zelensky released a video revealing he will tell Biden and Congress $45 billion is still not enough support.

“We are not in an easy situation. The enemy is increasing its army. Our people are braver and need more powerful weapons,” he said about the Ukrainian war. “We will pass it on from the boys to the Congress, to the president of the United States. We are grateful for their support, but it is not enough. It is a hint — it is not enough.”

Critics of Ukrainian aid say much of the funds have ended up in the hands of American defense contractors. Others have demanded the previous sums of money approved by Congress should be audited before aid more is given. Still others are concerned the sheer amount of money spent defending Ukraine’s borders is too much.

American taxpayers have given more aid to Ukraine than is sent in 2020 to Afghanistan, Israel, and Egypt combined. In just a few short months since the Ukrainian war, the amount of U.S. aid to Ukraine also surpassed three of the largest recipients of U.S. military aid in history.

The New York Times reported Sunday the “[m]ilitary spending next year is on track to reach its highest level in inflation-adjusted terms since the peaks in the costs of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars between 2008 and 2011, and the second highest in inflation-adjusted terms since World War II — a level that is more than the budgets for the next 10 largest cabinet agencies combined.”

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/12/21/volodymyr-zelensky-45-billion-support-omnibus-bill-is-not-enough/

[Right_in_Virginia]

Zelensky’s historic arrival in the US  ---

[libertybele]

Zelensky’s historic arrival in the US  ---

I'd say that's pretty darn accurate!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Does anyone else remember when the Republican Congress wouldn't give Trump $5 billion for a security wall?

[cato potatoe]

He should ask for $600 billion.  Hell, why not swing for the fences.  The republicans are dumber than dirt, and the democrats would give him our nuclear stockpile as long as he promised to use it on Russia. 

[Right_in_Virginia]

thebradfordfile
@thebradfordfile
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Zelensky consolidated Ukraine media into one state broadcast and banned opposition parties. He is a dictator.

[Right_in_Virginia]

[Right_in_Virginia]

[Timber Rattler]

So you'd surrender your country to Russia, and hope the big bad Putin will go away?

[Timber Rattler]

Zelensky’s historic arrival in the US  ---

Straight from the war zone...



You really should be ashamed of yourself.

[libertybele]

Does anyone else remember when the Republican Congress wouldn't give Trump $5 billion for a security wall?

Absolutely I do!!!

[berdie]

And hasn't that been the case in the US for quite some time?

[libertybele]

So you'd surrender your country to Russia, and hope the big bad Putin will go away?

Who said anything about surrendering to Russia????

This isn't our war.  The Ukraine/Russia war has been on going. There have been many posts with links provided to give the background and history of these countries and the war(s) between them.