Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Joe Biden to present a 'victory plan' aimed at securing military aid amid rising tensions with Russia. The plan includes requests for long-range missile capabilities and additional support as the US approaches a pivotal presidential election.
Zelenskyy's visit to the US follows a summer of intense fighting in Ukraine, with Russian forces advancing in eastern regions. The Ukrainian president aims to secure military aid and political support from the US and its allies as the conflict continues.
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