Zelensky arrives at the White House to meet with Biden.

President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House Wednesday for a show of solidarity with President Biden and a plea for continued support from his American allies as his country digs in for a long, cold winter of war.

Seated in front of a roaring fire in the Oval Office and speaking in halting English, Mr. Zelensky offered “all my appreciations, from my heart, from the heart of all Ukrainians” for American support as his forces battle Russian invaders.

Mr. Biden told Mr. Zelensky that his people “inspire the world” and he blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for trying to “use winter as a weapon” by attacking civilian targets that provide electricity and heat to millions of people. Mr. Biden pledged continuing support for “the great people of Ukraine.” Read more

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